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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
6 h 37 m
Average
7 h 53 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
487 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Rome for Messina every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 302 miles (487 km) | |
Average train duration | 8 h 9 min | |
Average train ticket price | $67 (€58) | |
Direct train | Yes | |
Train providers | Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa or Frecciargento |
Trains from Rome to Messina cover the 302 miles (487 km) long trip taking on average 8 h 9 min with our travel partners like Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa or Frecciargento. There are direct train services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $42 (€37), but the average price of train tickets is $67 (€58). Travelers depart most frequently from Roma Termini and arrive in Messina Centrale.
Travel between Rome and Messina from $42 (€37) with Omio’s train partners Italo, Frecciarossa and Intercity! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.
Step on board a Frecciarossa train and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed trains make about 200 connections across Italy per day, including major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. These trains reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 302 miles (487 km) to Messina from Rome quickly on a Frecciarossa high-speed train. There are four different classes to choose from: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.
We show you the latest Frecciarossa train schedule for the Rome to Messina route, so you can select the best times for your upcoming trip. You can find other travel information on Omio for this trip, such as departure and arrival train stations, journey times, number of stops, and cheap fares. You can select from three ticket types: Super Economy, Economy, and Base. Once you’ve picked your ticket, book a cheap train from Rome to Messina with us today and enjoy your journey with Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa!
Italo is a brand of high-speed trains from the Italian train company Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori (NTV) offering regular services to popular cities around Italy, such as Rome, Naples, Florence and Milan. Among its fleet of trains are the Italo AGV 575, the premier high-speed service reaching speeds up to 186 mph (300 km/h), and the Italo EVO, an eco-friendly train that can reach speeds up to 150 mph (250 km/h). You can choose from the following Italo ticket types when purchasing tickets from Rome to Messina: Low Cost, Economy, and Flex. Italo offers four different class options: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Standard services in all Italo trains include bathrooms, free WiFi, power outlets, reclining leather seats, footrests, snack machines and Italo Live (free onboard entertainment featuring a selection of films, music and games). While some amenities may differ based on the class option booked, each train car is modernly equipped with a high level of comfort.
It’s easy to book your Intercity train ticket between Rome and Messina online with Omio! Simply check the current Intercity train schedules for your ideal departure and arrival times, compare the best route to Messina from Rome as well as relevant travel information (such as baggage allowance and amenities offered onboard) for that train and book cheap Intercity train tickets online. Prices for Intercity trains from Rome to Messina start at $42 (€37) one-way if you book in advance, and you can expect to travel around 302 miles (487 km). If you search for Intercity trains in the Omio app, you can check straight away if the Intercity tickets are mobile tickets, which makes it easier than ever to go paperless when traveling by train between Rome and Messina. Let Omio do all the work for you finding the best Rome to Messina Intercity train ticket so you can enjoy a smooth and comfortable journey!
When departing from Rome, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Roma Termini, Roma Tiburtina and Roma Ostiense. When arriving in Messina, you can end your trip in train stations like Messina Centrale, Messina Marittima and Messina.
Omio customers book a train from Roma Termini to Messina Centrale most frequently for this route.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this trip, Roma Termini, located approximately 1.6 miles (2.6 km) from the city center of Rome. The most popular arrival train station in Messina, called Messina Centrale, is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from its city center.
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