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

The cheapest way to get from Cagliari to Messina is to car ferry and bus which costs €50 - €70 and takes 16h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cagliari to Messina is to fly and bus which takes 4h 45m and costs €55 - €210.

How far is it from Cagliari to Messina?

The distance between Cagliari and Messina is 667 km.

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

The best way to get from Cagliari to Messina without a car is to car ferry and bus which takes 16h 2m and costs €50 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Cagliari to Messina, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Messina?

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

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

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

Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane CAG - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus
4h 45m
€57–210
Car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cagliari to Port of Palermocarferry
2. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus Sais Autolinee / ...
16h 2m
€54–66
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cagliari to Port of Palermocarferry
2. Drive from Port of Palermo to Messinacar
14h 28m
€70–96
Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane CAG - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
7h 29m
€66–257
Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane CAG - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
7h 25m
Fly to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane CAG - CIY
2. Take the bus from Coffa Strada Statale 514 to Catania Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 55m
€150–368
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cagliari to Port of Palermocarferry
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain 5354 / ...
16h 14m
€54–74
Car ferry, ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cagliari to Port of Palermocarferry
2. Take the ferry from Palermo to Milazzoferry
3. Take the bus from Milazzo to Messinabus
20h 13m
€110–116

Cagliari to Messina by car ferry and bus

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16h 2mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cagliari to Messina.

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Distance: 666.7 km
Duration: 4h 45m

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

There is no direct connection from Cagliari to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Aeroporto Elmas Arrivi, walk to Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop, then take the bus to Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Port of Cagliari to Messina via Port of Palermo in around 14h 28m.

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