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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Cesena is to bus via Rome which costs €60 - €80 and takes 17h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Cesena is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 41m and costs €45 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Cesena?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Cesena. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Cesena Accoglienza via Rimini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Cesena?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Cesena. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Cesena via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 48m.

How far is it from Messina to Cesena?

The distance between Messina and Cesena is 1035 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Cesena without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 25m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m to get from Messina to Cesena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Cesena bus from?

Messina to Cesena bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Messina station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Cesena train from?

Messina to Cesena train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Where does the Messina to Cesena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Messina to Cesena train arrive?

Messina to Cesena train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

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

Book your Messina to Cesena bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Cesena?

There are 1053+ hotels available in Cesena.

Messina to Cesena - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Cesena by bus, plane, train, ferry, night train, or car

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

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CTA - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
5h 41m
€49–223
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Riminibus N596
16h 35m
€40–116
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
10h 25m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Bologna Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
15h 48m
€83–141
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane CTA - FLR
3. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
6h 49m
€58–251
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane CTA - AOI
3. Take the train from Ancona to Cesenatrain
7h
€67–304
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Forlì International Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Forlì International Airport (FRL)plane PMO - FRL
8h 11m
€76–266
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane CTA - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
4. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Bologna Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
8h 12m
€97–288
Bus via Rome
1. Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus
2. Take the bus from Milazzo Via dei Mille to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus
3. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Cesenabus
17h 35m
€64–79
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Cesenacar
10h 7m
€142–222

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights

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Map of how to get from Messina to Cesena.

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Distance: 1,035.1 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Rimini twice a week. Tickets cost €35–120 and the journey takes 15h 5m.

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