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 via Messina Main Train Station which costs €50 - €65 and takes 16h 41m.

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 30m and costs €75 - €240.

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 5h 30m to get from Cagliari to Messina, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Messina?

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Cagliari to Messina - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and car

There are 9 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 Cagliari Elmas Airport 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 30m
€76–233
Car ferry, bus via Messina Main Train Station
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cagliari to Port of Palermocarferry
2. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
16h 41m
€52–63
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 Cagliari Elmas Airport 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 54m
€71–247
Fly Cagliari Elmas Airport 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 Cagliari Elmas Airport 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 39m
€150–368
Train to Alghero, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cagliari to Sassaritrain
2. Fly from Alghero (AHO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane AHO - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 7m
€98–242
Car ferry, bus
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, 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

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: 667.4 km
Duration: 5h 30m

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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