FS
Roma Termini – Lamezia Terme Centrale – Messina Centrale – Taormina Giardini – Catania Centrale – Siracusa
Statistics
820 km route distance
Average travel speed of 67 km/h
Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
(in gCO2e per passenger)
this night train: 20
bus: 22 (1.1 times as much)
car (1 person): 192 (10 times as much)
plane: 389 (19 times as much)
IC Notte 1959 (S)
- Roma Termini
23:00 - Lamezia Terme Centrale
04:59 - Messina Centrale
08:05 - Taormina Giardini
09:29 - Catania Centrale
10:10 - Siracusa
11:29
Roma to Siracusa
Trip duration 12:29
IC Notte 1960
- Siracusa
21:45 - Catania Centrale
22:58 - Taormina Giardini
23:35 - Messina Centrale
00:35 - Salerno
06:42 - Napoli Centrale
07:41 - Roma Termini
09:51
Siracusa to Roma
Trip duration 12:06

Night train Roma – Siracusa
Take the night train on your next trip to Roma or Siracusa!
Have you ever travelled by night train to Roma or Siracusa? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 820 km long train journey emits approximately 19 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.
When travelling with the IC Notte 1959 (S) + IC Notte 1960 train, you can choose between the following categories:
- Normal seats: The cheapest option
- Couchette compartment: Simple, shelf-like beds in a cabin shared by usually 4-6 persons
- Sleeping compartment: Soft beds in a cabin typically shared by 1-3 persons, with a washing basin inside (and in some cases even with a private toilet and shower)
Travel by night train in Italy – timetable information
Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.
IC Notte 1959 (S) Roma Termini – Siracusa
Night train IC Notte 1959 (S) departs from Roma Termini at 23:00, and arrives at Siracusa at 11:29. It has intermediate stops in Lamezia Terme Centrale, Messina Centrale, Taormina Giardini and Catania Centrale. The total trip duration is 12:29 hours. The train runs daily.
IC Notte 1960 Siracusa – Roma Termini
The return trip, night train IC Notte 1960, departs from Siracusa at 21:45, and arrives at Roma Termini at 09:51. It has intermediate stops in Catania Centrale, Taormina Giardini, Messina Centrale, Salerno and Napoli Centrale . The total trip duration is 12:06 hours. The train runs daily.
Buy tickets for the night train from Roma to Siracusa
This night train line is operated by Trenitalia S.p.A and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.
Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.