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 €27 - €55 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 drive and ferry which takes 5h 17m and costs €65 - €100.

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 445 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 bus which takes 7h 5m and costs €27 - €55.

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

The bus from Bari to Messina takes 7h 5m including transfers and departs twice daily.

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 and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1172+ hotels available in Messina.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Apulia to Messina by bus, train, ferry, car, or plane

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bari to Messinabus N596 / ...
7h 5m
€27–55
Train, ferry via Santa Eufemia Lamezia (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tarantotrain Ic
2. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Vibo Valentia-Pizzo to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
7h 8m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Bari to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5h 17m
€69–100
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Altamura Via Matera to Bari Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
5h 59m
€48–129
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
8h 19m
Fly Brindisi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BDS - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 43m
€61–145
Bus to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Altamura Via Matera to Bari Airportbus
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BRI - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 33m
€70–183
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Foggia to Casertatrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 14m
€59–183

Apulia to Messina by bus

16Weekly Buses

7h 5mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Apulia to Messina.

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Distance: 444.7 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Bari to Messina twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route 4 times a week.

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