Messina

Train to Messina

Discover Sicily and travel by train to this Italian island, one of the most unique train journeys in Europe.

Train to Messina

Visiting Sicily by train makes for an unforgettable European rail journey. Your first stop is Messina, the gateway to the island. Messina is a lively city: don't expect big tourist attractions here, but discovering everyday Sicilian life is exactly what makes Messina worth a visit. Stroll across the atmospheric Piazza del Duomo, admire the imposing Messina Cathedral (Duomo di Messina) and discover a city where tourists are still the exception.

The journey to Messina in Sicily is one of the most unique train journeys in Europe. It is the only place where the train boards a ferry to cross from the Italian mainland to Sicily. By day you travel from the Netherlands to Milan, where you change stations, and from there you board the night train to Salerno. You travel the final stretch from Salerno to Messina to experience this unique moment.

Your train journey to Messina at a glance

Day train and night train from several Dutch, Belgian and German cities

Day train to Milan with two changes, then the night train towards Messina with one change in Salerno

Journey time to Messina: approximately 30 hours, a large part of it spent asleep

Train tickets to Messina from €169.95 per person

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Night train to Messina

Book your night train tickets to Messina from €169.95 per person

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From €169.95,- per person in a private compartment

  • Couchette or sleeper
  • Breakfast included
  • No luggage restrictions or surcharges
  • Arrive in Messina in the afternoon
  • Very comfortable train

Prices are indicative, based on two people travelling together, and depend on availability and travel class

Heenreis
06:38
Amsterdam Centraal
07:04
Utrecht Centraal
07:37
Arnhem Centraal
10:27
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
10:50
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf
13:48
Basel SBB
15:04
Basel SBB
19:50
Milano Centrale
22:18
Milano Porta Garibaldi
09:41
Salerno
10:32
Salerno
15:35
Messina Centrale
Terugreis
13:20
Messina Centrale
18:37
Salerno
20:07
Salerno
06:55
Milano Porta Garibaldi
08:10
Milano Centrale
11:27
Zürich Hbf
12:37
Zürich Hbf
15:32
Stuttgart Hbf
16:36
Stuttgart Hbf
20:26
Arnhem Centraal
20:59
Utrecht Centraal
21:29
Amsterdam Centraal

Take the train to Messina in Sicily for an unforgettable and unique European rail journey.

How long does the train journey to Messina take?
From Amsterdam you travel to Messina in about 30 hours, much of which you will spend sleeping. You travel through the Alps during the day and from Milan you board a night train.
What can I expect from the night train to Messina?
You travel in a couchette or sleeping car, with breakfast included, and arrive in Messina in the afternoon.
Can I board at another station?
Yes, you can board at other stations in the Netherlands. This may mean an extra change.
What happens if I miss a connection?
Don't worry: with Choo-Choo you get 24/7 personal support during your journey, so you are always helped if something goes wrong on the way.
How far in advance can I book?
Train tickets to Messina usually go on sale around 6 months before departure. The earlier you book, the cheaper your ticket: rail operators release a limited number of low-priced tickets that sell out first. Travelling midweek and outside school holidays is cheapest too. Not sure about available dates? Get in touch and we'll help you plan.

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