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

The cheapest way to get from Apulia to Messina is to bus which costs €24 - €70 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Apulia to Messina is to fly and bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €70 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Apulia and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bari and arriving at Messina. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Apulia to Messina?

The distance between Apulia and Messina is 544 km.

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

The best way to get from Apulia to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 45m to get from Apulia to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Apulia to Messina bus from?

Apulia to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bari station.

Where does the Apulia to Messina bus arrive?

Apulia to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Messina station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Apulia to Messina?

Book your Apulia to Messina bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1029+ hotels available in Messina.

Apulia to Messina - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Apulia to Messina by plane, bus, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

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

Fly Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus
3h 45m
€73–161
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
8h 52m
€22–88
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
6h 38m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bari to Messinabus N596 / ...
7h 5m
€24–70
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Bari to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5h 17m
€67–96
Fly Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BRI - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 34m
€93–204
Fly Brindisi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BDS - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus
7h 13m
€72–190

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

8Weekly Planes

1h 51mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Apulia to Messina.

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Distance: 544.2 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Apulia, Italy and Messina, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bari to Messina once daily. Tickets cost €24–70 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route 4 times a week.

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