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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Balestrate is to bus which costs €16 - €24 and takes 4h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Balestrate is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Balestrate?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Balestrate. However, there are services departing from Messina Viale Boccetta and arriving at Balestrate via Palermo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Balestrate?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Balestrate. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Balestrate via Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.

How far is it from Messina to Balestrate?

The distance between Messina and Balestrate is 275 km. The road distance is 262.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Balestrate without a car is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs €16 - €24.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Messina to Balestrate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Balestrate bus from?

Messina to Balestrate bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Messina Viale Boccetta station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Balestrate train from?

Messina to Balestrate train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Messina Centrale station.

Train or bus from Messina to Balestrate?

The best way to get from Messina to Balestrate is to bus which takes 4h 46m and costs €16 - €24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 6h.

Where does the Messina to Balestrate bus arrive?

Messina to Balestrate bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.

Where does the Messina to Balestrate train arrive?

Messina to Balestrate train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Palermo Centrale station.

Can I drive from Messina to Balestrate?

Yes, the driving distance between Messina to Balestrate is 262 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Messina to Balestrate.

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

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Where can I stay near Balestrate?

There are 1995+ hotels available in Balestrate.

Messina to Balestrate - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Balestrate by bus, train, car, train (Trenitalia), or car ferry

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Palermo Via Tommaso FazelloSais Autolinee 8859 / ...
2. Take the bus from Palermo to Balestrate
4h 46m
€16–24
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo CentraleRe / ...
2. Take the bus from Palermo to Balestrate
4h 57m
€18–32
Drive 262.4 km
1. Drive from Messina to Balestrate262.4 km
3h 8m
€41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo CentraleRe / ...
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to PirainetoRe
6h
€20–38
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Palermo582
3. Take the bus from Palermo to Balestrate
8h 41m
€18–91

Messina to Balestrate by train

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Distance: 275.4 km
Duration: 4h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Balestrate via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and Palermo in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Messina Centrale to Balestrate via Palermo Centrale and Piraineto in around 6h.

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