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 train which costs €50 - €110 and takes 16h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cagliari to Messina is to fly and train which takes 5h 33m and costs €50 - €220.

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 train which takes 16h 7m and costs €50 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Cagliari to Messina, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1031+ hotels available in Messina.

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

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

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, train
best
1. Fly from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane CAG - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
5h 33m
€54–216
Car ferry, train
cheapest
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 7m
€51–101
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
€71–99
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
€91–257
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 Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CAG - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 22m
€68–287
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cagliari to Port of Palermocarferry
2. Take the bus from Palermo to Messinabus N592 / ...
17h 37m
€57–86
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
€81–109

Cagliari to Messina by car ferry, bus, and train

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16h 7mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Cagliari to Messina.

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Distance: 667.4 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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 Airport, take the bus to Catania Via Archimede, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. 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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