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

The cheapest way to get from Balestrate to Messina is to bus and car ferry which costs €21 - €95 and takes 9h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Balestrate to Messina is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Balestrate and Messina?

No, there is no direct train from Balestrate to Messina. However, there are services departing from Balestrate and arriving at Messina Centrale via Piraineto and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Balestrate to Messina?

The distance between Balestrate and Messina is 299 km. The road distance is 262.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Balestrate to Messina without a car is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €30 - €50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Balestrate to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Balestrate to Messina train from?

Balestrate to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Piraineto station.

Train or bus from Balestrate to Messina?

The best way to get from Balestrate to Messina is to bus which takes 4h 55m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 5h 49m.

Where does the Balestrate to Messina train arrive?

Balestrate to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.

Can I drive from Balestrate to Messina?

Yes, the driving distance between Balestrate to Messina is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Balestrate to Messina.

How do I get a train ticket from Balestrate to Messina?

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Where can I stay near Messina?

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Balestrate to Messina - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Balestrate to Messina by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Alcamo via Gulliver to Palermo Via Belgiobus
2. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus Sais Autolinee / ...
4h 55m
€35–48
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Villa San Giovannibus N592 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
9h 6m
€22–93
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Piraineto to Palermo Centraletrain Re
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain 5354 / ...
5h 49m
€30–63
Drive 262.1 km
1. Drive from Balestrate to Messinacar 262.1 km
3h 9m
€41–59

Balestrate to Messina by train (Trenitalia)

34Weekly Trains

5h 49mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 299 km
Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from Balestrate to Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura via Alcamo via Gulliver, Palermo Via Belgio, Palermo Centrale Station, and Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Balestrate to Messina Centrale via Piraineto and Palermo Centrale in around 5h 49m.

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