Trains tickets from Rome to Messina

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TodayMay 1
from $106
TomorrowMay 2
from $78
SatMay 3
from $78
SunMay 4
from $78
MonMay 5
from $78
TueMay 6
from $59
WedMay 7
from $59
ThuMay 8
from $59

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Rome
    Departure location: Termini
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Messina
    Destination location: Messina Centrale
    Operated by: Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia Intercity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Rome
    Departure location: Termini
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Messina
    Destination location: Messina Centrale
    Operated by: Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia Intercity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 2 at
    Departure city: Rome
    Departure location: Termini
    Arrival time: May 2 at
    Destination city: Messina
    Destination location: Messina Centrale
    Operated by: Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia Intercity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Rome to Messina.

Bus
Average Price$18 - $168Average Duration11h 30m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$60 - $228Average Duration8h 9m
12kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$29 - $82Average Duration8h
20kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Rome to Messina

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Messina. The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day
8hAverage Duration
$29Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Train Rome to Messina: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$78
Average train trip duration8h 9m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure7:26am
Distance303 miles (488 km)
Latest train departure11:49pm

Rome to Messina Train

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/29
$77
04/30
$77
Today
$106
05/02
$78
05/03
$78
05/04
$78
05/05
$78
05/06
$59
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rome to Messina was searched and found on May 6, 2025 with a price of $59

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Rome to Messina, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $59 to $106 for a train ticket from Rome to Messina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $59 which is on 2025-05-06.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Rome to Messina is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Messina, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Rome and Messina, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Rome to Messina while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

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