Munich to Messina by train
Compare prices, times and book fast direct trains
Overview: trains from Munich to Messina
Find the key information for travelling by train from Munich to Messina, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.
Travelling by train from Munich to Messina
Ready to travel from Munich to Messina by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.
Cost of train tickets between Munich and Messina
The cheapest train tickets from Munich to Messina start at AU$276.67. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .
Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Munich to Messina is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 6 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.
Departure frequency and timetable from Munich to Messina
Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Munich to Messina:
07:32 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
21:48 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).
07:23 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
21:43 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).
A train departs every 9 minutes from Munich toward Messina.
Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 15 trains serving this route each day.
Train travel time and distance from Munich to Messina
Trains can complete this route in as little as 17 hours and 41 minutes. The total distance travelled is 1,154 kilometres.
When do tickets go on sale between Munich and Messina?
You can start planning and booking your trip between Munich and Messina 6 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.
Further insights on trains from Munich 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.
FAQs about the train journey from Munich to Messina
Want to know more about your journey from Munich to Messina? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.
The train journey from Munich to Messina covers 1,154 kilometres in total.
The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at AU$276.67. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .
Tickets for this route go on sale 6 months in advance of the departure date.
The quickest journey is 17 hours and 41 minutes.
Other train journeys from Munich
- From Munich to Salzburg From AU$12.41
- From Munich to Verona From AU$41.61
- From Munich to Venice From AU$46.72
- From Munich to Rome From AU$57.09
- From Munich to Bolzano From AU$32.85
- From Munich to Vienna From AU$34.31
- From Munich to Budapest From AU$62.78
- From Munich to Berlin From AU$12.41
- From Munich to Füssen From AU$30.66
- From Munich to Innsbruck From AU$21.90
- From Munich to Augsburg From AU$12.41
- From Munich to London From AU$94.17
- From Munich to Brussels From AU$65.70
- From Munich to Cologne From AU$12.41
- From Munich to Stuttgart From AU$12.41
Other train journeys to Messina
- From Naples to Messina From AU$216.96
- From Taormina to Messina From AU$9.49
- From Catania to Messina From AU$17.08
- From Salerno to Messina From AU$47.44
- From Palermo to Messina From AU$5.11
- From Milazzo to Messina From AU$8.18
- From S. Agata di Militello to Messina From AU$16.94
- From Syracuse to Messina From AU$5.26
- From Rome to Messina From AU$51.54
- From Pisa to Messina From AU$163.50
- From Milan to Messina From AU$327.92
- From Cefalù to Messina From AU$20.29
- From Novara-Montalbano-Furnari to Messina From AU$11.24
- From Barcellona-Castroreale to Messina From AU$9.93
- From Letojanni to Messina From AU$9.34
Other train journeys from Messina
- From Messina to Taormina From AU$9.64
- From Messina to Naples From AU$404.13
- From Messina to Palermo From AU$5.11
- From Messina to Catania From AU$33.58
- From Messina to Salerno From AU$10.80
- From Messina to Syracuse From AU$10.51
- From Messina to Capo d'Orlando-Naso From AU$34.31
- From Messina to Rome From AU$51.25
- From Messina to Venice From AU$442.09
- From Messina to Agrigento From AU$32.08
- From Messina to Letojanni From AU$18.10
- From Messina to Acireale From AU$21.46
230+ European rail operators Official partner of 230+ European rail operators
Travellers rate us "Excellent!"
Blog posts featuring Munich or Messina
-
Europe awaits: cross-border train fares from just €39
Looking for inspiration for your next European adventure? For one week only, you can score special cross-border fares starting at just €39 one-way.Read more
-
German Rail Pass – Autumn Special 2023
10% off Eurail & Interrail Passes. Explore Germany for less!Read more
-
Sustainable train travel to Oktoberfest in Munich
Munich's Hauptbahnhof is ready to welcome travellers, offering swift connections and a gateway to the festivities.Read more