Travelling from Venice to Messina by train

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

The fastest trains from Venice to Messina take around 11 hours and 44 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 851 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Venice is scheduled to depart at around  00:03. The last departure is usually at around 23:17 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Venice at around 00:03, with the last train leaving at around 23:17. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 16 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 37 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €148.42.

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 Venice to Messina?

The journey between Venice and Messina usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Venice to Messina every weekday 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 at least one departure.

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

The Venice to Messina train travel takes about 11 hours and 44 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Venice to Messina train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Messina leaving Venice at around 00:03 and the last train leaving at around 23:17 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Venice at around 00:03, with the final departure at 23:17.