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

The cheapest way to get from Marsala to Messina is to bus via Palermo which costs €20 - €40 and takes 6h 25m.

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 32m.

How far is it from Marsala to Messina?

The distance between Marsala and Messina is 386 km. The road distance is 331.8 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 FlixBus, depart from Marsala station.

Where do I catch the Marsala to Messina train from?

Marsala to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., 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 €25 - €45 and takes 7h 32m.

Where does the Marsala to Messina bus arrive?

Marsala to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Messina station.

Where does the Marsala to Messina train arrive?

Marsala to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., 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?

Book your Marsala to Messina train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Marsala to Messina bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 743+ hotels available in Messina.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Marsala to Messina by bus, train (Trenitalia), ferry, car, train, or plane

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

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
€20–38
Train
1. Take the train from Marsala to Pirainetotrain Re
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain 5354 / ...
7h 32m
€25–45
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Marsala Train Station Bus Stop to Palermo Politeamabus
2. Take the ferry from Palermo to Milazzoferry
3. Take the bus from Milazzo to Messinabus
10h 40m
€52–70
Drive 331.8 km
1. Drive from Marsala to Messinacar 331.8 km
4h 6m
€52–75
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 5354 / ...
6h 29m
€21–46
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marsala to Messinabus 582
7h 45m
€30–50
Fly from Trapani Airport, 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
8h 49m
€76–336
Bus to Palermo Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Marsala Train Station Bus Stop to Palermo Airport Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PMO - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 59m
€84–222

Marsala to Messina by bus

35Weekly Buses

6h 25mAverage Duration

€20Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Marsala to Messina.

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Distance: 386.1 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 32m.

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