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

The cheapest way to get from Apulia to Messina is to bus via Taranto which costs €26 - €35 and takes 8h.

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 €75 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Apulia and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi and arriving at Messina Main Train Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 55m.

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 58m 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 Itabus S.p.A., depart from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi station.

Where does the Apulia to Messina bus arrive?

Apulia to Messina bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Messina Main Train Station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1015+ hotels available in Messina.

Apulia to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 8 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)BRI - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura
3h 45m
€76–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Messina Main Train StationItabus
7h 55m
€24–70
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.GiovanniIc
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
6h 58m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Bari to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
5h 14m
€69–99
Fly Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)BRI - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Aeroporto to Messina Centrale
5h 52m
€95–260
Fly Brindisi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BDS - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura
7h 4m
€72–200
Bus via Taranto
1. Take the bus from Bari Viale Unità d'Italia to Taranto Porto Mercantile110
2. Take the bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica
8h
€26–34
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.GiovanniIc
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
8h 50m
€24–88

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

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1h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 544.3 km
Duration: 3h 45m

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

Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Messina Main Train Station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 55m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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