The cheapest and fastest trains from Messina to Naples
Cheapest price
€55
Average price
€63
Fastest journey
5 h 53 m
Average duration
6 h 26 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
314 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Messina to Naples is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Naples will cost around €63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €55.
Of the 4 trains that leave Messina for Naples on Wed, Nov 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 314 km distance in an average of 6 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 53 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 6 h 58 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.
Intercity 724
Intercity 728
Regionale 21684+
Intercity 728
InterCityNotte 1960
Intercity 724
Intercity 728
Regionale 21684+
Intercity 728
InterCityNotte 1960Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Messina to Naples among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 314 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€53 Average price | €42 Average price Cheapest | €120 Average price |
5h 56m Average total duration 5h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Messina to Naples train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 1960 | 11:35 PM Messina Centrale | 6h58 | 6:33 AM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
Regionale 21684+ Intercity 728 | 8:18 AM Fiumara Gazzi | 6h55 | 3:13 PM Naples Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 728 | 9:15 AM Messina Centrale | 5h58 | 3:13 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 724 | 12:20 PM Messina Centrale | 5h53 | 6:13 PM Naples Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Messina to Naples
Distance 314 km |
Average train duration 5h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €40 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 5h 53m |
First train 00:35 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciarossa from Messina to Naples trainsIntercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Messina and Naples from €11. 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 Messina to Naples

Passengers board the train most frequently from Messina Centrale, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Naples Centrale, located 2.5 miles (4.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Messina to Naples
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 21:10
- Free WiFi throughout the station.
- KiPoint luggage storage is located close to Platform 2, open daily from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Tentazioni Cafe
- Burger King
- VyTA Boulangerie
- Time Cafè
- Caffè Toraldo
- Chalet Ciro
- Cibiamo
- Chef Express
- Eccellenze Della Costiera
- 100 Montaditos
- & more
- The station is fully accessible. The Sala Blu office provides services and assists customers with disabilities.
- Grand Hotel Europa
- Starhotels Terminus
- B&B Hotel Napoli
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 21:10
- Located on the ground floor in the main concourse.
- Metro lines: 1, 2
- Tram lines: 1, 2
- Bus lines: 116, 130, 150, 151, 175, 191, 195, 196, 202 (Filobus), 254 (Filobus), 254 (Filobus), 455, 460, 469, 472, 475, 606, Alibus, N1, N3, N4, N5, N8, R2, R5
- Train lines: FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, R, Circumvesuviana (3, 12, 14, 15), Italo
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