Catania to Messina train with Regionale

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Catania to Messina

Showing times and prices for 23 Mar

Cheapest price

$14

Average price

$14

Fastest journey

1 h 13 m

Average duration

1 h 21 m

Trains per day

58

Distance

87 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Catania to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Catania to Messina will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $14.

Fast trains

Of the 58 trains that leave Catania for Messina every day 46 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .

The slowest trains will take 1 h 30 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.

RegionaleRegionale Veloce 5396 · Regionale 12960 · Regionale 21684
06:17AM3h00
Catania Centrale
09:17AMFiumara Gazzi
$141One-way
2 changes
RegionaleRegionale 5378
05:19PM1h25
Catania Centrale
06:44PMMessina Centrale
$141One-way
0 changes
RegionaleRegionale 12974 · Regionale 21686
11:04AM2h41
Catania Centrale
01:45PMFiumara Gazzi
$141One-way
1 change
RegionaleRegionale Veloce 5390
07:34PM1h37
Catania Centrale
09:11PMMessina Centrale
$141One-way
0 changes
RegionaleRegionale 5380
08:08AM1h36
Catania Centrale
09:44AMMessina Centrale
$141One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Catania to Messina

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Catania to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $11.

Distance: 87 km

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Coach

$12

Average Price

$9

Average Price

Cheapest

2h 0m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 30m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 17m

Average total duration

1h 47m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Catania to Messina train times

The table below shows live departures for Catania to Messina trains for today, Sunday, 22 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 12:10 pm
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
trenitaliaregRegionale 221122:34 pm Catania Centrale
1h27
4:01 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 221122:34 pm Catania Centrale
1h27
4:01 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 129862:35 pm Catania Centrale
2h27
5:02 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 129862:35 pm Catania Centrale
2h27
5:02 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 53884:09 pm Catania Centrale
1h24
5:33 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 53884:09 pm Catania Centrale
1h24
5:33 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 65124:30 pm Catania Centrale
1h55
6:25 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 65124:30 pm Catania Centrale
1h55
6:25 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 65124:41 pm Catania Ognina
1h44
6:25 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 129904:55 pm Catania Centrale
1h55
6:50 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 129904:55 pm Catania Centrale
1h55
6:50 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale Veloce 53906:34 pm Catania Centrale
1h37
8:11 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale Veloce 53906:34 pm Catania Centrale
1h37
8:11 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 129927:35 pm Catania Centrale
2h06
9:41 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 129927:35 pm Catania Centrale
2h06
9:41 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 12950 · Regionale 216804:01 am Catania Centrale
2h09
6:10 am Fiumara Gazzi1 change
trenitaliaregRegionale 129504:01 am Catania Centrale
2h05
6:06 am Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 129504:01 am Catania Centrale
2h05
6:06 am Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 129544:29 am Catania Centrale
2h16
6:45 am Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 12954 · Regionale 216824:29 am Catania Centrale
2h38
7:07 am Fiumara Gazzi1 change
trenitaliaregRegionale 129544:29 am Catania Centrale
2h16
6:45 am Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale Veloce 5396 · Regionale 12960 · Regionale 216845:17 am Catania Centrale
3h00
8:17 am Fiumara Gazzi2 changes
trenitaliaregRegionale Veloce 53965:17 am Catania Centrale
1h34
6:51 am Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale Veloce 5396 · Regionale 216855:17 am Catania Centrale
1h56
7:13 am Fiumara Gazzi1 change
trenitaliaregRegionale Veloce 53965:17 am Catania Centrale
1h34
6:51 am Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 129605:27 am Catania Centrale
2h09
7:36 am Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 129605:27 am Catania Centrale
2h09
7:36 am Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 12960 · Regionale 216845:27 am Catania Centrale
2h50
8:17 am Fiumara Gazzi1 change
trenitaliaregRegionale 12960 · Regionale 216845:31 am Catania Europa
2h46
8:17 am Fiumara Gazzi1 change
trenitaliaregRegionale 53807:08 am Catania Centrale
1h36
8:44 am Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 53807:08 am Catania Centrale
1h36
8:44 am Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaintIntercity 7347:52 am Catania Centrale
1h13
9:05 am Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaintIntercity 7347:52 am Catania Centrale
1h13
9:05 am Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 53829:14 am Catania Centrale
1h48
11:02 am Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 5382 · Regionale 216879:14 am Catania Centrale
2h22
11:36 am Fiumara Gazzi1 change
trenitaliaregRegionale 53829:14 am Catania Centrale
1h48
11:02 am Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 12974 · Regionale 2168610:04 am Catania Centrale
2h41
12:45 pm Fiumara Gazzi1 change
trenitaliaregRegionale 1297410:04 am Catania Centrale
1h52
11:56 am Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 1297410:04 am Catania Centrale
1h52
11:56 am Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaintIntercity 724+trenitaliaregRegionale 2168910:33 am Catania Centrale
2h18
12:51 pm Fiumara Gazzi1 change
trenitaliaintIntercity 72410:33 am Catania Centrale
1h30
12:03 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaintIntercity 72410:33 am Catania Centrale
1h30
12:03 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 12978 · Regionale 2169111:54 am Catania Centrale
2h30
2:24 pm Fiumara Gazzi1 change
trenitaliaregRegionale 1297811:54 am Catania Centrale
2h15
2:09 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect
trenitaliaregRegionale 1297811:54 am Catania Centrale
2h15
2:09 pm Messina Centrale0 changesdirect

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Catania to Messina?

The best time to book your train from Catania to Messina is 56 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Catania to Messina route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Catania to Messina per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Catania to Messina.

Journey information

Overview: Train from Catania to Messina

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Trains from Catania to Messina run on average 30 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 but you can travel from only $7 by coach.

There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 22:33. The fastest train covers the 87 km distance in 1h 24m.

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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from $7
Distance
87 km
Average train duration
1h 30m
Cheapest ticket price
$11
Trains per day
30
Direct trains
21
Fastest train
1h 24m
First train
00:16
Last train
22:33
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
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from $7

Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Catania to Messina trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Catania and Messina from $7. 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
1h 24m
Cheapest Price
$11
Regionale frequency
14 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

Intercity

About
Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 13m
Cheapest Price
$11
Intercity frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage up to 30kg total
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and designated luggage areas at end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund provided
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with hot meals and snacks, trolley service in some trains. But do not count on the presence of a buffet car. So if having access to food and drink on the train is important to you, it’s best to bring your own refreshments onboard.
Seat reservation
Seat reservation included in ticket price for most routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed free, larger dogs require paid ticket
Quiet zone

FAQs: Catania to Messina train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania 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.

FAQs
Cheap train tickets from Catania to Messina can start from as little as $11 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Catania to Messina is $12; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Catania to Messina is 1h 24m to travel the 87 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest train from Catania to Messina leaves at 12:16 am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest train from Catania to Messina leaves at 10:33 pm.
Yes, there are 21 direct trains a day from Catania to Messina with Regionale, Intercity. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.
When taking a train from Catania to Messina, you can count on Regionale, Intercity for the best way to get you to Messina. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service between Catania and Messina and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.
A day trip to Messina from Catania is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 24m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a train from Catania to Messina is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Catania and Messina including taking a train and coach.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Catania and Messina

Catania
Messina
Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (Capolinea Sais)Accessibility
Amenities at train station
AccessibilityAccessibility
information
address
Address
95121 Catania, Metropolitan city of Catania, Italy
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Distance to city center
3 km

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