Brussels to Messina train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Brussels to Messina by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Brussels to Messina take around 20 hours and 33 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,662 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Brussels is scheduled to depart at around  06:03. The last departure is usually at around 21:56 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Brussels at around 06:23, with the last train leaving at around 22:13. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 22 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 32 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$329.30.

We think any time is a great time to visit Messina, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Messina.

Is there a direct train from Brussels to Messina?

The journey between Brussels and Messina usually involves changes of train.

We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around departures.

How long does it take to travel from Brussels to Messina?

The Brussels to Messina train travel takes about 20 hours and 33 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Brussels to Messina train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Messina leaving Brussels at around 06:03 and the last train leaving at around 21:56 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Brussels at around 06:23, with the final departure at 22:13.