Train Rome - Messina from 29.90 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Rome - Messina
Train Rome Messina in brief
Average price
54.80 €
Price range
29.90 € - 63.50 €
Fastest Rome-Messina train
8h09min
Number of trains / day
11
It will take you 8h09min by train from Rome to reach Messina. Bring food and drink (unless you prefer the car bar) and of course entertainment with your favourite activities. If you are travelling with children, remember to bring snacks and something to keep them occupied during the journey.
The distance between Rome and Messina is 488 km and the average speed is 60 km/h.
The Rome-Messina trains are not the fastest, but this explains the price, as this is much cheaper than a high speed train.
No bus company provides the route Rome - Messina.
Train price calendar Rome - Messina
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Monday, October 19, from 27 €.
Prices recorded on October 12, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Rome to Messina cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Saturday, with an average price of 55 €. The most expensive is Friday (67 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the morning is cheapest: 52 € on average, against 71 € in the evening.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
Train frequency between Rome and Messina
On average, 3.9 departures a day link Rome to Messina. 2 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Monday (4.3 departures on average), the quietest Thursday (3.8).
By time of day
Departures peak in the morning: 1.9 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
First and last train Rome Messina.
First Train Rome - Messina.
Departure at 07:26
Last Train Rome - Messina
Departure at 23:00
Rome - Messina train on average every
311 minutes
Which train companies for Rome to Messina?
- Trenitalia, the Italian public train company
- Intercity
- Regionale Veloce
- Intercity Notte
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Rome to Messina
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- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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