Trains tickets from Messina to Palermo

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TodayApr 27
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TomorrowApr 28
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TueApr 29
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WedApr 30
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Messina
    Departure location: Messina Centrale
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Palermo
    Destination location: Palermo Centrale
    Operated by: Trenitalia RegionaleTrenitalia Regionale
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Messina
    Departure location: Messina Centrale
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Palermo
    Destination location: Palermo Centrale
    Operated by: Trenitalia RegionaleTrenitalia Regionale
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Messina
    Departure location: Messina Centrale
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Palermo
    Destination location: Palermo Centrale
    Operated by: Trenitalia IntercityTrenitalia Intercity
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Messina
    Departure location: Messina Centrale
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Palermo
    Destination location: Palermo Centrale
    Operated by: Trenitalia RegionaleTrenitalia Regionale
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Messina to Palermo.

Bus
Average Price$15 - $100Average Duration2h 45m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$22 - $46Average Duration3h 2m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$7 - $31Average Duration2h 50m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Messina to Palermo

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Palermo. The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

22bus per day
2h 45mAverage Duration
$15Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Messina to Palermo: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$24
Average train trip duration3h 2m
Number of daily trains4
Earliest train departure7:35am
Distance120 miles (192 km)
Latest train departure7:50pm

Messina to Palermo Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
04/25
$31
04/26
$31
Today
$20
04/28
$20
04/29
$20
04/30
$20
05/01
$20
05/02
$20
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Messina to Palermo was searched and found on Apr 27, 2025 with a price of $20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Messina to Palermo, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $20 to $42 for a train ticket from Messina to Palermo based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-04-28.

Usually TRENITALIA_INTERCITY will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Palermo, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Messina and Palermo, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Messina to Palermo, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Japanese trains are always on time, it is extremely infrequent to see breakdowns during peak periods. In the event of a delay of more than 5 minutes, the crew will personally apologize to each passenger.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

Will you be returning to Messina by train?

Train from Palermo to Messina

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