The cheapest and fastest trains from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 52 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
192 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 11 trains that leave Palermo Centrale for Messina Centrale on Sat, Mar 21, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Mar 21 the direct trains cover the 192 km distance in an average of 2 h 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 45 m .
On Sat, Mar 21 the slowest trains will take 2 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.
Regionale 5358
Regionale Veloce 5354
Regionale 12888 · Regionale 12900
Regionale Veloce 5368
Regionale Veloce 5364
Regionale Veloce 5364
Regionale Veloce 5360
Regionale Veloce 5354
Intercity 730
Regionale Veloce 5350Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 192 km
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3h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration 3h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale train times
The table below shows live departures for Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale trains for today, Friday, March 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale 5358 | 1:30 PM Palermo Centrale | 3h11 | 4:41 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5360 | 3:32 PM Palermo Centrale | 2h50 | 6:22 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5364 | 5:32 PM Palermo Centrale | 2h45 | 8:17 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5368 | 7:15 PM Palermo Centrale | 3h01 | 10:16 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, March 21 | |||||
Regionale Veloce 5350 | 4:05 AM Palermo Centrale | 2h58 | 7:03 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 5352 | 5:20 AM Palermo Centrale | 3h00 | 8:20 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Intercity 736 | 6:02 AM Palermo Centrale | 2h58 | 9:00 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale Veloce 5354 | 7:24 AM Palermo Centrale | 2h52 | 10:16 AM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12878 · Regionale 12892 | 8:33 AM Palermo Centrale | 4h09 | 12:42 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 730 | 9:15 AM Palermo Centrale | 2h55 | 12:10 PM Messina Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Regionale 12888 · Regionale 12900 | 10:49 AM Palermo Centrale | 4h05 | 2:54 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
Trains from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €13 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:22, the last at 19:18. The fastest train covers the 192 km distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 192 km |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 05:22 |
Last train 19:18 |
Train companies: Regionale, Intercity from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale trainsRegionale, Intercity trains will get you between Palermo Centrale and Messina Centrale from €6. 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 Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Palermo 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.


