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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Train | Napoli Centrale | Messina Centrale | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 22:13 CET.
Compare 3 ways to travel from Naples to Messina
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Messina. The journey takes about 6 hours and with fares starting at just €25, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Naples and Messina?
Naples
- ACorso Italia, 2, 80142 Acerra NA, Italy
- B80021 Afragola NA, Italy
- CCorso Arnaldo Lucci 195, 80142 Napoli, Italy
- DPiazza Montesanto, 80135 Napoli NA, Italy
- E
Casalnuovo
Via Roma, 253, 80013 Casalnuovo di Napoli NA, Italy - F
Mergellina
Corso Vittorio Emanuele 4, 80122 Napoli NA, Italy
Messina
- APiazza Stazione, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
- B
Giampilieri
Giampilieri, 98139 Messina ME, Italy
Train Companies
Based on 57 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Trenitalia ticket prices on this trip start at €51
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Naples to Messina by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Naples to Messina?
The cheapest train tickets from Naples to Messina start from €51. The average price for this train route is around €75. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Naples to Messina?
The average train journey time from Naples to Messina is 5h 55m, covering a distance of 317 km. The fastest train gets you there in 5h 50m and is operated by Trenitalia.
Which train operators serve the Naples to Messina route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 1 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Naples to Messina?
The earliest train from Naples to Messina departs at 09:40. And the latest train departs at 22:37.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Naples to Messina was searched and found on 27 Jan 2026 with a price of €36To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Naples to Messina as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €36 to €72 for a train ticket from Naples to Messina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €36, which is on 2026-01-27.