Catania to Messina trains from £9.70

Catania to Messina trains from £9.70

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Catania to Messina Train Prices and Times

Planning a trip from Catania to Messina? Trip.com provides Trenitalia and Italo tickets starting at just £9.70, with average prices for this route around £8.14. Consider using split tickets to find the best deals and save on your journey.
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17:50
Catania Central
19:53
Messina Central
2h 3m, DirectTrenitalia
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18:34
Catania Central
20:03
Messina Central
1h 29m, DirectTrenitalia
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18:58
Catania Central
20:35
Messina Central
1h 37m, DirectTrenitalia
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19:32
Catania Central
21:08
Messina Central
1h 36m, DirectTrenitalia
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19:47
Catania Central
21:41
Messina Central
1h 54m, DirectTrenitalia
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21:24
Catania Central
23:03
Paris
1h 39m, DirectTrenitalia
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Catania to Messina Train Route Details

Train tickets from Catania to Messina start at just £9.70. The journey covers approximately 58 miles and takes around 1h 17m. There are typically 16 trains daily operated by Trenitalia. For detailed planning, consult our train route table.

First train
First train
12:54
Last train
Last train
22:58
Departure station
Departure station
Arrival station
Arrival station
Journey time
Journey time
1h 17m
Distance
Distance
58 miles
Price
Price
From £9.70
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Train Operators

Catania to Messina high-speed train ticket offers

Trenitalia offers exclusive discounts on Frecciarossa, Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, Intercity, and Intercity Notte trains, delivering unique benefits across various routes. Limited availability, subject to train routes, times, and conditions.
Catania to Messina high-speed train ticket offers

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FrecciaYOUNG and Young Offer

If you're under 30 and a CartaFRECCIA member, enjoy the FrecciaYOUNG offer with Frecciarossa and Frecciargento tickets starting at €19, plus the Young Offer with up to 70% discounts on Intercity, Intercity Notte, and Frecciabianca travel.

Two people offers

If two people are traveling, benefit from the Freccia 2x1 offer to get two tickets for the price of one on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains! Alternatively, save up to 50% with the Me&You offer when traveling together on Intercity, Intercity Notte, and Frecciabianca trains!

FrecciaDAYS: save up to 60%

Enjoy up to 60% off with the FrecciaDAYS offer on Frecciarossa and Frecciargento trains on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Available in 1st, 2nd, Business, Premium, and Standard classes, with a minimum price of €7.90. Tickets are non-changeable and non-refundable, but you can make unlimited name changes before departure. This offer cannot be combined with other discounts, except for child discounts.

Onboard services for Catania to Messina trains

  • Frecciarossa

  • Italo

Trenitalia's Frecciarossa trains provide four distinct classes: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. Moreover, Trenitalia's Frecciargento, Frecciabianca, and Intercity trains provide both 1st and 2nd class options.

First Class features large leather armchairs, reclining tables, reading lights, generous legroom, complimentary snacks and drinks, free newspapers, and other standard amenities. Second Class (Standard Class) includes rows of four seats, reclining seats, free WiFi, and individual power outlets.

Italo trains offer various classes to suit different comfort levels and preferences, including Smart, Prima Business, and Club Executive. Discover the best class for your journey with Italo trains.

Travel Information

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  • Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard

    Frecciarossa Standard Class provides budget-friendly high-speed train travel with seating configured in rows of four. Travelers benefit from complimentary WiFi, power outlets, and a generous luggage area, ensuring a comfortable and convenient journey.

  • Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium

    Frecciarossa Premium Class ensures a comfortable travel experience with seats arranged in rows of four. Passengers benefit from leather reclining seats on most trains and are treated to complimentary welcome snacks and water, making their journey more enjoyable.

  • Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business

    Frecciarossa Business Class is perfect for business travelers, providing enhanced space, comfort, and privacy. Passengers benefit from leather reclining seats with additional room, complimentary welcome food and drinks, and the option of a silent coach for a more peaceful journey.

  • Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive

    Frecciarossa Executive Class, available only on Frecciarossa 1000 and 500 trains, ensures exceptional comfort and privacy with widely spaced leather reclining armchairs. Passengers enjoy the convenience of Fast Track service and complimentary access to the FrecciaLounge

  • Onboard other Trenitalia trains

    Onboard other Trenitalia trains

    Intercity trains provide comfortable seating, air conditioning, power outlets, and dedicated areas for luggage and bikes. Intercity Notte meets diverse needs with Basic Seats, Comfort Couchettes, Deluxe Sleeping Cabins, and Excelsior Cabins. Regional trains feature essential amenities like air conditioning and designated luggage space.

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  • Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class

    Italo Smart Class offers affordable comfort with reclining leather seats, footrests, side tables, free Wi-Fi, individual power sockets, luggage space, and vending machines for snacks and drinks.

  • Italo Prima Business Class

    Italo Prima Business Class

    Italo Prima Business Class includes wider reclining Frau leather seats, extra space, free Wi-Fi, individual power sockets, and at-seat welcome snacks and drinks, plus Fast Track entrance.

  • Italo Club Executive Class

    Italo Club Executive Class

    Italo Club Executive Class provides ultimate comfort with spacious armchairs, personal screens, free Wi-Fi, individual power sockets, free access to the Italo Club Lounge, Fast Track entry service, and at-seat dedicated catering.

Catania to Messina Frecciarossa (Trenitalia) ticket types

Trenitalia offers a selection of ticket types to suit various travel needs and preferences, including Base, Economy and Super Economy.

Catania to Messina Frecciarossa (Trenitalia) ticket types

Base

The Base ticket provides extensive flexibility, allowing travellers to switch to another train of the same category on the same route up to one hour after the scheduled departure, with a €10 fee. This option includes unlimited changes before departure, one change within one hour after departure, unlimited name changes before departure, and an 80% refund if cancelled before departure.

Economy

The Economy fare provides limited flexibility, allowing one date or time change before departure with a price difference and unlimited name changes before departure subject to a fee and availability. However, it is non-refundable and does not grant access to other trains.

Super Economy

The Super Economy fare is the most economical choice, non-refundable, and non-changeable, which permits unlimited name changes before departure, but does not allow access to other trains.

How to buy cheap train tickets in Italy

  • Book in Advance

    Book in Advance

    Advance booking is usually available for purchase 12 weeks before you travel and helps save a lot.

  • Consider regional trains

    Consider regional trains

    In Italy, regional trains are typically more affordable than high-speed trains. You can consider them to save money with a flexible schedule.

  • Split Tickets

    Split Tickets

    Split Tickets offer cheaper train solutions in Italy, saving an average of 25% and up to 85%, while also reducing travel time.

  • Buy Return Tickets

    Buy Return Tickets

    Book same-day and weekend Return Tickets, enjoy 10%-50% off on Trenitalia's Base ticket for Frecce & Intercity, and Italo's Standard Class.

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