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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: May 17 atDeparture city: PalermoDeparture location: Palermo CentraleArrival time: May 17 atDestination city: MessinaDestination location: Messina CentraleOperated by: Trenitalia Regionale Veloce
Vehicle: TrainDuration: - This trip is recommended because it is: FastestDeparture time: May 17 atDeparture city: PalermoDeparture location: Palermo CentraleArrival time: May 17 atDestination city: MessinaDestination location: Messina CentraleOperated by: Trenitalia Regionale VeloceVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 17 atDeparture city: PalermoDeparture location: Palermo CentraleArrival time: May 17 atDestination city: MessinaDestination location: Messina CentraleOperated by: Trenitalia IntercityVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 17 atDeparture city: PalermoDeparture location: Palermo CentraleArrival time: May 17 atDestination city: MessinaDestination location: Messina CentraleOperated by: Trenitalia Regionale VeloceVehicle: TrainDuration:
- Departure time: May 17 atDeparture city: PalermoDeparture location: Palermo CentraleArrival time: May 17 atDestination city: MessinaDestination location: Messina CentraleOperated by: Trenitalia IntercityVehicle: TrainDuration:
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Busbud recommends taking the bus from Palermo to MessinaAmong the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Messina. The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Palermo to Messina: Trip Overview
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Based on 50 reviews, the company was rated 3.9 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Trenitalia ticket prices on this trip start at $23.00
Palermo to Messina Train
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Palermo to Messina was searched and found on May 15, 2025 with a price of $20To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Palermo to Messina, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $20 to $41 for a train ticket from Palermo to Messina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-05-18.
Usually TRENITALIA_INTERCITY will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
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Train Travel Tips
Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Palermo and Messina is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Messina.
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.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Palermo and Messina, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Palermo 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.
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
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