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

The cheapest way to get from Apulia to Messina is to bus via Policoro which costs €23 - €35 and takes 8h 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 train which takes 4h 1m and costs €75 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Apulia and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bari and arriving at Messina. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Apulia to Messina?

The distance between Apulia and Messina is 545 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 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 1m 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 Inter Saj, depart from Bari Capruzzi station.

Where does the Apulia to Messina bus arrive?

Apulia to Messina bus services, operated by Inter Saj, arrive at Policoro Central Bus Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Messina?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Apulia to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus, 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, train
best
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BRI - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
4h 1m
€78–198
Bus via Policoro
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bari Capruzzi to Policoro Central Bus StationInter SAJ 01 B / ...
2. Take the bus from Policoro Via Bologna to Messina Main Train StationItabus
8h 5m
€23–32
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 54m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Bari to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
5h 15m
€67–97
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
€95–213
Fly Brindisi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BDS - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
7h 50m
€74–199
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bari to Messina590
8h 45m
€25–75
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
€24–92

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

8Weekly Planes

1h 51mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Apulia to Messina.

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Distance: 545 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Bari Capruzzi to Messina Main Train Station via Policoro Central Bus Station and Policoro Via Bologna in around 8h 5m.

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