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Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare di Messina
Messina’s main museum preserves major Sicilian artworks, including masterpieces by Caravaggio and Antonello-linked treasures, essential for art lovers.
Cheapest price
€147
Average price
€147
Fastest journey
17 h 59 m
Average duration
17 h 59 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
889 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Verona Porta Nuova to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Verona Porta Nuova to Messina will cost around €147 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €147.
Of the 1 trains that leave Verona Porta Nuova for Messina on Wed, Aug 05, 1 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 889 km distance in an average of 17 h 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 h 59 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 17 h 59 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Verona Porta Nuova to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, and a train costs an average of €110.
Distance: 552 miles (889 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€132 Average price | €64 Average price Cheapest | €191 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 26m Average total duration Fastest 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 20m Average total duration 15h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 6m 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 Verona Porta Nuova to Messina:
A bus is €68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Verona Porta Nuova to Messina costing on average €132.
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 50m.
The journey is about 10m faster (11h 56m by train vs 12h 6m by car) and roughly €59 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€132 vs €191). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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Trains from Verona Porta Nuova to Messina run on average 7 times per day, taking around 11h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €110 but you can travel from only €45 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 13:16, the last at 22:36. The fastest train covers the 552 miles (889 km) distance in 15h 59m.
Distance 552 miles (889 km) |
Average train duration 11h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €110 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 15h 59m |
First train 1:16 PM |
Last train 10:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Messina’s main museum preserves major Sicilian artworks, including masterpieces by Caravaggio and Antonello-linked treasures, essential for art lovers.
A church museum displaying liturgical art, silverwork, and historic objects tied to Messina Cathedral and the city’s religious heritage.
A small local gallery and exhibition space used for cultural displays, suitable for visitors seeking contemporary community art in Messina.
Messina’s main cathedral square is the city’s ceremonial heart, ideal for seeing the Duomo, fountain, and clock tower together.
This scenic viewpoint area beside Cristo Re offers one of the best panoramas over Messina, the harbor curve, and Calabria beyond.
This central piazza is dominated by Orion Fountain and elegant facades, making it one of the city’s most photogenic public spaces.
A layered baked pasta timbale with ragù, eggplant, cheese, and sometimes meatballs. A festive Sicilian classic closely tied to family Sunday meals.
A crisp fried rice ball, usually filled with ragù, peas, and cheese. A beloved Sicilian street food found in bars and bakeries across Messina.
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.
Refined Michelin-starred dining with creative Sicilian seafood and tasting menus in an elegant setting inside Hotel Messenion.
Historic pastry café famed for granita, brioche, gelato, and Sicilian breakfast classics. A traditional stop with a strong local reputation.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving swordfish, shellfish, and classic Sicilian fish dishes in a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy. Rooms and meals are often cheaper than in Rome or Milan, while local buses and ferries stay reasonably priced for tourists.
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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Messina Centrale -> Piazza Duomo, Messina
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Verona Porta Nuova 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.

Most Verona Porta Nuova to Messina trains use the Verona Porta Nuova to Messina Centrale station pair. Use this guide to compare Verona Porta Nuova and Messina train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Verona Porta Nuova is 1 km from Verona city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Verona Porta Nuova has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Bistrot, Scambio, 12oz Coffee Joint, Bottega del Caffè, Spizzico, Lowengrube, Cibiamo
Free WiFi in the station. ATMs are available at Verona Porta Nuova.
Ticket office support is available at Verona Porta Nuova. Information desks are located on the ground floor in the main concourse. Services provided by KiPoint, open daily from 08:00 to 20:00.
Luggage storage is provided by KiPoint and located on the ground floor. Open daily from 08:00 to 20:00.
Available at Verona Porta Nuova: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Verona Porta Nuova: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Verona Porta Nuova: Accessible facilities including restrooms, ramps, and parking. The Sala Blu mobility assistance is available from 07:45 to 22:30 with advanced one-hour notice.
Nearby hotels include Maison de Amelie, Rezidenza Verona Porta Nuova, Daydreaming House.
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