What is the cheapest way to get from Alba to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Alba to Messina is to train and fly and ferry which costs €60 - €190 and takes 7h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alba to Messina?

The fastest way to get from Alba to Messina is to train and fly and ferry which takes 7h 5m and costs €60 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Alba and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Alba to Messina. However, there are services departing from Alba - Autostazione and arriving at Messina via Fermata 68 - MOLINETTE OVEST, Fermata 778 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II and Turin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 45m.

How far is it from Alba to Messina?

The distance between Alba and Messina is 1140 km.

How do I travel from Alba to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Alba to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 3m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Alba to Messina?

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Alba to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alba to Messina bus from?

Alba to Messina bus services, operated by AUTOLINEE GIACHINO S.r.l., depart from Alba - Autostazione station.

Where does the Alba to Messina bus arrive?

Alba to Messina bus services, operated by AUTOLINEE GIACHINO S.r.l., arrive at Torino - Piazza Carducci station.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1109+ hotels available in Messina.

Alba to Messina - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Alba to Messina by train, plane, ferry, bus, night train, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Aeroporto Di Caselletrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane TRN - REG
3. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
7h 5m
€62–188
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Aeroporto Di Caselletrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TRN - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 51m
€44–182
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Porta Susatrain Re
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
14h 3m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alba - Autostazione to Torino - Piazza Carduccibus 47
2. Take the bus from Turin to Messinabus N597
22h 45m
€89–181
Night train, car ferry
1. Take the night train from Asti to Villa S.Giovanninighttrain Ini
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
19h 11m
€119–265
Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Asti to Genova P.Za Principetrain
2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane GOA - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 33m
€74–214
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Alba to Torino Aeroporto Di Caselletrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane TRN - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 37m
€64–216
Bus via Turin
1. Take the bus from Alba - Autostazione to Torino - Piazza Carduccibus 47
2. Take the bus from Torino to Messinabus Torino
25h 38m
€84–151
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Alba to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
13h 2m
€200–290

Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) flights

21Weekly Planes

2h 50mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,139.8 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Alba, Piemonte, Italy and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Alba - Autostazione to Messina via Fermata 68 - MOLINETTE OVEST, Fermata 778 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II, Fermata 3286 - FERRUCCI, and Turin in around 22h 45m.

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