The cheapest and fastest trains from Messina to Rome
Cheapest price
€70
Average price
€87
Fastest journey
7 h 35 m
Average duration
8 h 33 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Messina to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Rome will cost around €87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €70.
Of the 6 trains that leave Messina for Rome on Wed, Nov 05, 4 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 487 km distance in an average of 8 h 33 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 35 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 9 h 16 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
InterCityNotte 1956
Intercity 724+
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9568
Intercity 724
Intercity 728
InterCityNotte 1956
InterCityNotte 1960Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Messina to Rome
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Messina to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 487 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€77 Average price | €54 Average price Cheapest | €140 Average price |
7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Messina to Rome train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
InterCityNotte 1960 | 11:35 PM Messina Centrale | 9h16 | 8:51 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
Regionale 21684+ Intercity 728 | 8:18 AM Fiumara Gazzi | 9h21 | 5:39 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 728 | 9:15 AM Messina Centrale | 8h24 | 5:39 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 724 | 12:20 PM Messina Centrale | 8h14 | 8:34 PM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 724+ FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9568 | On time 12:20 PM Messina Centrale | 7h35 | 7:55 PM Rome Termini | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 1956 | 9:10 PM Messina Centrale | 9h14 | 6:24 AM Rome Termini | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Messina to Rome
Distance 487 km |
Average train duration 6h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price €48 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 7h 5m |
First train 00:02 |
Last train 23:53 |
Train companies: Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento from Messina to Rome trainsIntercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento trains will get you between Messina and Rome from €15. 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 Rome

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 Rome Termini, located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Messina to Rome
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Ramen Bar Akira
- Eataly Roma
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Abitart
- Hotel San Anselmo
- Hotel Villa San Pio
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-5 for regional and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 6-11 for metropolitan services
- Metro: Line B
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 3
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Free, limited Wi-Fi available in the station for 15 minutes.
- Luggage lockers are located in the station lobby.
- Rock n’ Coffee Roma
- Arabian Kebab
- Ingredienti
- McDonald’s
- Numb's Bakery Café
- Accessible facilities include elevators and escalators.
- B&B Rome Tiburtina
- B&B Alba Domus Roma
- Hotel delle Province
- Mon - Sun: 06:35 - 20:20
- Located inside the main terminal.
- Metro lines: LB
- Bus lines: 62, 71, 111, 111F, 120F, 135, 163, 168, 211, 309, 409, n409, n041, C2, C3, Airport Shuttle
- Train lines: FR, FA, IC, REG, FL1, FL2, FL3
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Free WiFi in the station.
- Provided by KiPoint and located on Platform 24. Open every day from 06:00 to 23:00.
- Acafe
- Moka Café
- Roadhouse Grill
- McDonald's
- Gusto
- Chef Express
- Coop Minimarket
- Mercato Centrale
- The Sala Blu, Trenitalia's office of assistance for disabled travelers, is located next to Platform 1.
- Archi di Roma Guest House
- Gemma di Roma
- The Liberty Boutique Hotel
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 22:00
- Located near Platform 24.
- Metro lines: A (red), B (blue)
- Bus lines: 5, H, 38, 40 Express, 50 Express, 64, 66, 70, 75, 82, 90 Express, 92, 105, 150F, 223, 310, 590, 714, 910, C2, C3
- Tram lines: 5, 14
- Train lines: Italo, FR, FA, FB, IC, ICN, EN, CNL, R, Leonardo Express
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via Tuscolana.
- Ristorante Tuscolano
- Osteria del Cavaliere
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- B&B Hotel Roma Tuscolana San Giovanni
- Hotel Re di Roma
- Hotel Tuscolana
- Patriza’s Home
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to regional and local destinations
- Metro: Line A
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via di Monte Verde.
- Trattoria Da Enzo al 29
- Osteria der Belli
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel San Francesco
- Hotel Ripa Roma
- Hotel Santa Maria
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for regional and local trains
- Tram: Line 8
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Parking is available near the station, but specific details are not provided.
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Sotel Nomentana Roma
- Idea Hotel
- The station has a simple layout with two platforms for regional and suburban train services.
- Bus: Line 88
- Train: Regional trains
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, with access from Via della Stazione di San Pietro.
- Ristorante La Vittoria
- Osteria dei Pontefici
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Starhotels Michelangelo Rome
- Hotel San Pietro
- Hotel Paolo II
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to various regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 19
- Metro: Closest station is Ottaviano on Line A
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