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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Parma station to Messina Centrale
Cheapest price
$136
Average price
$185
Fastest journey
11 h 48 m
Average duration
14 h 21 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
855 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Parma station to Messina Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Parma station to Messina Centrale will cost around $185 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $136.
Of the 4 trains that leave Parma station for Messina Centrale on Sat, Jun 20, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct trains cover the 855 km distance in an average of 14 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 48 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest trains will take 16 h 8 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
InterCityNotte 19638:37 PM16h08Parma station12:45 PMMessina Centrale$1361One-way0 transfers
Regionale TTPER 17417+
Intercity 594+InterCityNotte 19593:58 PM16h07Parma station8:05 AMMessina Centrale$1751One-way2 transfers- Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935+
FRECCIAROSSA 9653+InterCityNotte 19555:27 PM11h48Parma station5:15 AMMessina Centrale$2131One-way2 transfers - FRECCIAROSSA 8823 · FRECCIAROSSA 9661+InterCityNotte 19596:43 PM13h22Parma station8:05 AMMessina Centrale$2161One-way2 transfers
- Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935+FRECCIAROSSA 9653+InterCityNotte 19555:27 PM11h48Parma station5:15 AMMessina Centrale$2131One-way2 transfers
- FRECCIAROSSA 8823 · FRECCIAROSSA 9661+InterCityNotte 19596:43 PM13h22Parma station8:05 AMMessina Centrale$2161One-way2 transfers
- Regionale TTPER 17417+Intercity 594+InterCityNotte 19593:58 PM16h07Parma station8:05 AMMessina Centrale$1751One-way2 transfers
- InterCityNotte 19638:37 PM16h08Parma station12:45 PMMessina Centrale$1361One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Parma station to Messina Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Parma station to Messina Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 14h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $124.
Distance: 531 miles (855 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$132 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 26m Average total duration Fastest 14h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 50m Average total duration 15h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Parma station to Messina Centrale:
A bus is $71 (€58) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma station to Messina Centrale costing on average $132 (€108).
Other travel options to Messina Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 20m.
Tickets start at around $132 (€108) compared to roughly $35 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-96.38 (€-78.95). The journey takes 14h 56m versus 10h 56m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Parma station to Messina Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Parma station to Messina Centrale trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InterCityNotte 1963 | 8:37 PM Parma station | 16h48 | 1:25 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, June 20 | |||||
| Regionale TTPER 17417+Intercity 594+InterCityNotte 1959 | 3:58 PM Parma station | 16h07 | 8:05 AM Messina Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| Regionale Veloce TTPER 3935+FRECCIAROSSA 9653+InterCityNotte 1955 | 5:27 PM Parma station | 11h48 | 5:15 AM Messina Centrale | 2 transfers | |
| FRECCIAROSSA 8823 · FRECCIAROSSA 9661+InterCityNotte 1959 | 6:43 PM Parma station | 13h22 | 8:05 AM Messina Centrale | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Parma station to Messina Centrale
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Trains from Parma station to Messina Centrale run on average 4 times per day, taking around 14h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $124 (€101) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 13:58, the last at 22:52. The fastest train covers the 531 miles (855 km) distance in 14h 56m.
Distance 531 miles (855 km) |
Average train duration 14h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $124 (€101) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 14h 56m |
First train 1:58 PM |
Last train 10:52 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: Intercity Notte from Parma station to Messina Centrale trainsIntercity Notte trains will get you between Parma station and Messina Centrale from $49 (€40). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Parma station to Messina Centrale
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