Messina to Venice by train

Taking the train from Messina to Venice

Ready to book a trip from Messina to Venice by train? Let this guide make the process smooth, easy and truly enjoyable. Because trains make ‘getting there’ part of the fun.

Cost of train travel from Messina to Venice

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Messina to Venice:

• Cheapest ticket: US$302.80

• Pricing when booking a month in advance:

• Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Train schedule for travel between Messina and Venice

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 9 trains make this journey of 851 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Messina is at 00:35 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 22:20.

During the weekend, 00:35 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:35 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 1 hour and 30 minutes.

What are the travel time and distance for trains from Messina to Venice?

On this route spanning 851 kilometres in total, the fastest journey takes 10 hours and 19 minutes.

How early can you book train tickets between Messina and Venice?

Tickets along this route go on sale 5 months in advance. To be notified as soon as tickets are available, set up a booking alert with Rail Europe. We will send you an email notification when tickets are available.

Making the most of your Messina to Venice travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Venice.