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The cheapest and fastest trains from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina
Showing times and prices for Aug 05
Cheapest price
€5
Average price
€5
Fastest journey
39 m
Average duration
40 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
32 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina will cost around €5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €5.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Santa Teresa di Riva for Messina on Wed, Aug 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 41 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.
9:27 PM0h41Santa Teresa di Riva10:08 PMMessina€51One-way0 transfers- 7:04 PM0h39Santa Teresa di Riva7:43 PMMessina€51One-way0 transfers
- 8:04 PM0h39Santa Teresa di Riva8:43 PMMessina€51One-way0 transfers
- 8:04 PM0h39Santa Teresa di Riva8:43 PMMessina€51One-way0 transfers
- 7:04 PM0h39Santa Teresa di Riva7:43 PMMessina€51One-way0 transfers
- 9:27 PM0h41Santa Teresa di Riva10:08 PMMessina€51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 19 miles (32 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€5 Average price | €5 Average price Cheapest |
1h 7m Average total duration Fastest 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The cheapest way to travel from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina is a bus with an average price of €5.
This is compared to other travel options from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina:
A bus is €0.02 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina costing on average €5.
The fastest way to travel from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina is by train with an average journey time of 37m.
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Bus takes on average 55m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Santa Teresa di Riva and Messina including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina among Omio's users.
Live departures
Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina train times
The table below shows live departures for Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regionale 12978 | 2:18 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h48 | 3:06 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12978 · Regionale 21691 | 2:18 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h06 | 3:24 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12978 | 2:18 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h48 | 3:06 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12980 | 2:47 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h49 | 3:36 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12980 | 2:47 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h49 | 3:36 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5384 · Regionale 21690 | 3:08 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 1h35 | 4:43 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 5384 | 3:08 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h41 | 3:49 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5384 | 3:08 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h41 | 3:49 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12982 | 3:43 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h35 | 4:18 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12982 · Regionale 21693 | 3:43 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h58 | 4:41 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 1 transfer | |
| Regionale 12982 | 3:43 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h35 | 4:18 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5386 | 4:29 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h29 | 4:58 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5386 | 4:29 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h29 | 4:58 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12986 | 5:07 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h55 | 6:02 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12986 | 5:07 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h55 | 6:02 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12988 | 5:33 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h37 | 6:10 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12988 | 5:33 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h37 | 6:10 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5378 | 6:09 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h35 | 6:44 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5378 | 6:09 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h35 | 6:44 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12994 | 7:11 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h42 | 7:53 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12994 | 7:11 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h42 | 7:53 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5372 | 7:31 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h34 | 8:05 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5372 | 7:31 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h34 | 8:05 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5390 | 8:32 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h36 | 9:08 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale Veloce 5390 | 8:32 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h36 | 9:08 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12992 | 9:04 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h39 | 9:43 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 12992 | 9:04 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h39 | 9:43 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5392 | 10:27 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h41 | 11:08 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Regionale 5392 | 10:27 PM Santa Teresa di Riva station | 0h41 | 11:08 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina
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Trains from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina run on average 22 times per day, taking around 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 22:30. The fastest train covers the 19 miles (32 km) distance in 39m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 19 miles (32 km) |
Average train duration 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 39m |
First train 5:10 AM |
Last train 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Regionale from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina trainsRegionale trains will get you between Santa Teresa di Riva and Messina from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale
About
Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
39m
Cheapest Price
€5
Regionale frequency
12 a day
Luggage included
Free hand luggage allowance included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas between seats
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Bar service available on some trains with snacks and beverages
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and assistance available for passengers with reduced mobility
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Larger dogs require paid ticket and muzzle
Quiet zone
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Things to do in Messina
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- Recommended
Tesoro del Duomo di Messina
A church museum displaying liturgical art, silverwork, and historic objects tied to Messina Cathedral and the city’s religious heritage.
- Recommended
Monte di Pietà
A small local gallery and exhibition space used for cultural displays, suitable for visitors seeking contemporary community art in Messina.
- Must visit
Piazza Duomo
Messina’s main cathedral square is the city’s ceremonial heart, ideal for seeing the Duomo, fountain, and clock tower together.
- Must visit
Belvedere di Cristo Re
This scenic viewpoint area beside Cristo Re offers one of the best panoramas over Messina, the harbor curve, and Calabria beyond.
- Recommended
Piazza del Duomo e Fontana di Orione
This central piazza is dominated by Orion Fountain and elegant facades, making it one of the city’s most photogenic public spaces.
Pasta 'Ncasciata
A layered baked pasta timbale with ragù, eggplant, cheese, and sometimes meatballs. A festive Sicilian classic closely tied to family Sunday meals.
Arancino
A crisp fried rice ball, usually filled with ragù, peas, and cheese. A beloved Sicilian street food found in bars and bakeries across Messina.
- Vegetarian
Granita Con Brioche
Soft sweet brioche served with granita, especially for breakfast. In Messina it is a warm-weather ritual and a signature part of Sicilian café culture.
I Ruggeri Boutique Restaurant
Refined Michelin-starred dining with creative Sicilian seafood and tasting menus in an elegant setting inside Hotel Messenion.
Pasticceria Irrera 1910
Historic pastry café famed for granita, brioche, gelato, and Sicilian breakfast classics. A traditional stop with a strong local reputation.
Ristorante Kajiki
Well-known seafood restaurant serving swordfish, shellfish, and classic Sicilian fish dishes in a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
Euro (€)
Moderate for Italy. Rooms and meals are often cheaper than in Rome or Milan, while local buses and ferries stay reasonably priced for tourists.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- €8-12 for fast food or casual bites.
- Mid-range
- €20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- €60+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- €1.20-2.50 for espresso or cappuccino.
Tipping culture
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
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Prices
- Single ticket
- €1,50
- Day pass
- €2,80
To the city center
Messina Centrale -> Piazza Duomo, Messina
- Distance
- 1 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- Buy tickets in advance or use the ATM MovUp app for buses and trams; validate paper tickets when boarding.
- Contactless bank card payment is not reliably documented for onboard payment, so use the app or a pre-purchased ticket.
FAQs: Trains from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Messina, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Train ticket prices from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at €5, while the average price is around €5.
The train from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina takes 39m and runs 22 per day.
The distance by train from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina is 19 miles (32 km).
The first train from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina leaves at 5:10 AM.
The last train from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina leaves at 10:30 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina.
Yes, there is a direct train from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina. This service operates 22 times per day, provided by Regionale.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina.
The train station in Santa Teresa di Riva that goes to Messina is Santa Teresa di Riva station, which connects to Messina Centrale.
The cheapest way to get from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina is by train, with a cost of around €5.
The train journey from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina offers scenic views of the Sicilian coastline, featuring picturesque landscapes and glimpses of the Mediterranean Sea.
Yes, a day trip from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina is feasible, as the journey takes 39m with a distance of 19 miles (32 km), and there are 18 train trips available per day.
In Messina, you can visit the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, a unique Norman-Arab style church, and explore the vibrant Piazza del Duomo, which offers access to landmarks like the Messina Cathedral and the Renaissance Fountain of Orion. Enjoy scenic views and boat tours at the Strait of Messina, and don't miss the daily show at the Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock. Discover local Sicilian products at the markets, stroll along the waterfront, and visit the Regional Museum of Messina. For panoramic city views, head to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Montalto.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Messina allows visitors to explore its main attractions, such as the Cathedral of Messina, the Regional Museum, and enjoy the local cuisine and nearby beaches.
Yes, you can take the train from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina.
Since both Santa Teresa di Riva and Messina are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Messina include Taormina, Catania, Milazzo, Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto, Capo d'Orlando.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Santa Teresa di Riva to Messina among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the Eurail Italy Pass and Interrail Italy Pass are valid on most trains operated by Trenitalia and Italo within Italy, including regional, intercity, and high-speed trains, though some restrictions and seat reservation fees may apply.
Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.
In Messina, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets and near transportation hubs. It's advisable to avoid unlicensed taxi services and be wary of overly friendly strangers offering unsolicited help. When using public transport, keep belongings secure, and always verify prices beforehand to avoid overcharging scams. Staying alert in busy tourist spots helps ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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