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Compare bus and train for Trieste Centrale to Messina Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trieste Centrale 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 18h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $106.
Distance: 524 miles (844 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$107 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest | $267 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 30m Average total duration Fastest 18h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 57m Average total duration 19h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 11m 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 Trieste Centrale to Messina Centrale:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Trieste Centrale to Messina Centrale costing on average $107 (€88).
Other travel options to Messina Centrale take longer:
Bus takes on average 19h 27m.
Tickets start at around $107 (€88) compared to roughly $267 (€218) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $159 (€130). The journey takes 18h 0m versus 13h 11m 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
Trieste Centrale to Messina Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Trieste Centrale to Messina Centrale trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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 | 5:47 PM Trieste Centrale | 20h48 | 2:35 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Trieste Centrale to Messina Centrale
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Trains from Trieste Centrale to Messina Centrale run on average 5 times per day, taking around 18h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $106 (€87) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 16:47, the last at 17:47. The fastest train covers the 524 miles (844 km) distance in 20h 48m.
Distance 524 miles (844 km) |
Average train duration 18h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $106 (€87) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 20h 48m |
First train 4:47 PM |
Last train 5:47 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Intercity Notte from Trieste Centrale to Messina Centrale trainsIntercity Notte trains will get you between Trieste Centrale 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 Trieste Centrale to Messina Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Trieste Centrale to Messina Centrale 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 Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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