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Cheap train tickets from Rome to Messina

Showing times and prices for Mar 23

Cheapest

€64

Average

€79

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.

Cheapest

11:26AMRome Termini8h09 07:35PMMessina Centrale

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€641One-way

Cheapest

07:26AMRome Termini8h09 03:35PMMessina Centrale

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€641One-way

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08:31PMRome Termini8h44 05:15AMMessina Centrale

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€881One-way

2nd Cheapest

11:00PMRome Termini9h05 08:05AMMessina Centrale

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€881One-way

08:58AMRome Termini6h37 03:35PMMessina Centrale

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€911One-way

Train schedule from Rome to Messina

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07:26AMRome Termini8h09 03:35PMMessina Centrale

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08:31PMRome Termini8h44 05:15AMMessina Centrale

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09:25PMRome Termini7h50 05:15AMMessina Centrale

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11:00PMRome Termini9h05 08:05AMMessina Centrale

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Fastest train times from Rome to Messina

Showing times and prices for Mar 23

Fastest Journey

6 h 37 m

Average

7 h 53 m

Trains per day

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.

Fastest

08:58AMRome Termini6h37 03:35PMMessina Centrale

1 transfer

€911One-way

2nd Fastest

09:25PMRome Termini7h50 05:15AMMessina Centrale

1 transfer

€1241One-way

11:26AMRome Termini8h09 07:35PMMessina Centrale

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€641One-way

07:26AMRome Termini8h09 03:35PMMessina Centrale

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€641One-way

08:31PMRome Termini8h44 05:15AMMessina Centrale

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€881One-way

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Overview: Train from Rome to Messina

	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.

Train companies: Italo, Frecciarossa and Intercity from Rome to Messina trains

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.

Frecciarossa

Italo

Intercity

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!

Travel Tips: Trains from Rome to Messina

Travel Tips: Travel by train to Messina easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Rome to Messina.

Train tickets between Rome and Messina for some dates and times can be found for as cheap as $42 (€37) one way in the next 7 days.

The Rome to Messina train ticket price is on average $67 (€58) if you are looking to purchase your tickets for this trip in the next week.

The Rome to Messina train distance is approximately 302 miles (487 km).

The Rome to Messina train duration is on average 8 h 9 min, which is to be expected when traveling 302 miles (487 km) between Rome and Messina. However, the time it takes can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays.

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.

If you're looking for trains from Rome to Messina, you can rely on Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa or Frecciargento to get you to Messina. It's also good to check out all possible train providers for the Rome to Messina route to see if there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Yes, you can find a direct train from Rome to Messina with Intercity or Intercity Notte on Omio. This is worth paying attention to when you book your train ticket as direct services tend to offer more convenience and help save you time traveling to your destination.

The earliest train for this route departs from Rome at 7: 31 PM. The last train leaves from Rome at 7: 31 PM. Check Omio for the latest train schedule from Rome to Messina and book the best time to depart on your chosen travel date.

The price of a one way train ticket from Rome to Messina is on average $67 (€58) if you purchase within the next 7 days. But we recommend booking tickets before your planned travel date to find the best prices for trains from all possible train companies offering this route. In general, you can find train tickets between Rome and Messina available a few months in advance.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

Rome

Messina

Roma Termini is the most popular Rome railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Rome for your trip to Messina.

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Address

Piazza dei Cinquecento 1, 00185 Rome, Italy

Phone Number

+39 064745421

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 06: 30 - 22: 00

Public transit options for Roma Termini

Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
Tram lines: 5, 14
Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express

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Address

Piazzale Stazione Tiburtina, 00162 Roma RM, Italy

Phone Number

+39 892021

Ticket Office Hours

Mon - Sun: 06: 35 - 20: 20

Public transit options for Roma Tiburtina

Metro lines: LB
Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3

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Address

Piazzale dei Partigiani, 00154 Roma RM, Italy

Phone Number

+39 892 021

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Address

Quartiere XII Gianicolense, 00152 Roma RM, Italy

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Address

00182 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

Phone Number

+39 892 021

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Address

00165 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

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Address

00199 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

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00177 Rome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, Italy

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