Trains from Messina to Palermo

Travel by train from Messina to Palermo

The average journey from Messina to Palermo takes on average 3h 6m. Around 17 trains depart a day from Messina to Palermo. The average price is ≈ $21.32 (€18.35), and the lowest ticket pricing starts at around ≈ $19.86 (€17.10).
If you travel from Messina to Palermo by train you will leave from Messina Centrale. In Messina, trains are loaded onto special ships to reach the Sicilian coast. During the crossing you can get off the train to admire the scenery or enjoy some Sicilian specialties at the refreshment stations provided.

The Messina-Palermo route is regularly covered directly by Intercity and regional trains. Travel time in this case varies little from one solution to another. We advise you to base your choice on price and onboard services.
 
Intercity trains are equipped with power and light sockets at the seat, a bathroom with changing table, coat hooks near the window, ample space for large luggage, bike and e-bike charging sockets, wheelchair disabled seat and companion seat (equipped toilet).
Divided into 4-person berths, the Intercity night car offers comfortable sleeping spaces (bed size is 190 x 70 cm), bedding set including pillow, pillowcase, cotton sheets and fleece blanket, ample space for luggage, electrical outlets equipped with USB support, reading lamp, button for direct call of service personnel, soundproofing, double locking of cabins from the inside, air conditioning, mini-bar trolley (extra charge). In addition, compartments reserved for women only are available on Comfort Cars. On board you will receive a mini travel kit consisting of a disposable pack of sanitizer, hand soap, wet wipe and toilet seat cover; mineral water for the night and juice, coffee and snacks when you wake up.

Regional trains are the cheapest, fixed-price option. Wi-fi and power outlets are not always available, however since there are no reserved seats you can buy your ticket directly at the station before departure.

Once you arriveǝ in Palermo, immerse yourself in the city, its typical markets, its colors. Climb to the roof of Palermo Cathedral to see the whole city from above. To discover this city and its secrets, we recommend this tour of Palermo. Carve out enough time to stop and eat arancine and have breakfast with brioche and the delicious Sicilian granita.

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