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

The cheapest way to get from Marsala to Messina is to bus and car ferry which costs €20 - €70 and takes 10h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marsala to Messina is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Marsala and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marsala and arriving at Messina. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Marsala and Messina?

No, there is no direct train from Marsala to Messina. However, there are services departing from Marsala and arriving at Messina Centrale via Piraineto and Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Marsala to Messina?

The distance between Marsala and Messina is 386 km. The road distance is 331.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Marsala to Messina without a car is to bus via Palermo which takes 6h 25m and costs €20 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Marsala to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marsala to Messina bus from?

Marsala to Messina bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Marsala Train Station Bus Stop.

Where do I catch the Marsala to Messina train from?

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

Train or bus from Marsala to Messina?

The best way to get from Marsala to Messina is to bus via Palermo which takes 6h 25m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €85 and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Marsala to Messina bus arrive?

Marsala to Messina bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Palermo Terminal Bus station.

Where does the Marsala to Messina train arrive?

Marsala to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Piraineto station.

Can I drive from Marsala to Messina?

Yes, the driving distance between Marsala to Messina is 332 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Marsala to Messina.

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

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Marsala to Messina - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Marsala to Messina by bus, train, car, plane, train (Trenitalia), or car ferry

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Bus via Palermo
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1. Take the bus from Marsala Train Station Bus Stop to Palermo Terminal Busbus Autoservizi Salemi 5117 / ...
2. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus Sais Autolinee / ...
6h 25m
€20–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Marsala Train Station Bus Stop to Palermo Terminal Busbus Autoservizi Salemi 5117 / ...
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re / ...
6h 35m
€31–71
Drive 331.6 km
1. Drive from Marsala to Messinacar 331.6 km
4h 6m
€53–76
Fly, train
1. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TPS - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 58m
€63–207
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Marsala to Pirainetotrain Re
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re / ...
7h 40m
€43–83
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marsala to Messinabus 582
7h 45m
€35–60
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Strasatti - Pzza Fiera to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazionebus
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
10h 24m
€21–69

Marsala to Messina by bus and train

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Distance: 385.9 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Marsala Train Station Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Marsala to Messina Centrale via Piraineto and Palermo Centrale in around 7h 40m.

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