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 €24 - €45 and takes 7h 27m.

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 9m and costs €40 - €60.

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 2m.

How far is it from Messina to Balestrate?

The distance between Messina and Balestrate is 285 km. The road distance is 262.2 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 train which takes 6h 2m and costs €28 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Messina to Balestrate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Balestrate train from?

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

Train or bus from Messina to Balestrate?

The best way to get from Messina to Balestrate is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €28 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Messina to Balestrate train arrive?

Messina to Balestrate train services, operated by Trenitalia, 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 9m 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 2173+ hotels available in Balestrate.

Messina to Balestrate - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Messina to Balestrate by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Pirainetotrain Re
6h 2m
€29–63
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Palermobus N592 / ...
2. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Castellammare Golfo Stationbus
7h 27m
€24–42
Drive 262.2 km
1. Drive from Messina to Balestratecar 262.2 km
3h 9m
€42–60

Messina to Balestrate by train (Trenitalia)

28Weekly Trains

6h 2mAverage Duration

€29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Balestrate.

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Distance: 284.6 km
Duration: 6h 2m

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

You can take a train from Messina Centrale to Balestrate via Palermo Centrale and Piraineto in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Messina to Balestrate via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello, Castellammare Golfo Station, and Castellammare Golfo in around 7h 27m.

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