Explore Bari to Messina by train

Thinking about travelling from Bari to Messina by train? Here’s everything you need to know to maximise your experience along this train journey.

Train cost for travel between Bari and Messina

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$69.50, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Bari and Messina

If you are taking the train from Bari to Messina, you will have 16 trains each day (with a departure every 17 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:01. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 23:50. On weekends, the first train departs at 06:10, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 18:30.

Bari to Messina distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 345 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 6 hours and 3 minutes.

Booking horizon for travel between Bari and Messina

Tickets for travel between Bari and Messina can be booked 6 months in advance. Booking earlier ensures lower prices, so be sure to book as far out as possible.

Further insights on trains from Bari to Messina

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Messina city guide.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Bari to Messina by train?

The train route from Bari to Messina covers 345 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from Bari to Messina by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is AU$69.50. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

How far in advance can I book my Bari to Messina train tickets?

Tickets for this route become available 6 months before the travel date.

How long does the train take from Bari to Messina?

The fastest journey by train is 6 hours and 3 minutes.