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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Empoli is to bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 14h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Empoli is to ferry and fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs €75 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Empoli?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Empoli. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Empoli via Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Empoli?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Empoli. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Empoli via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 29m.

How far is it from Messina to Empoli?

The distance between Messina and Empoli is 911 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Empoli without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 9h 39m and costs €100 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Messina to Empoli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Empoli bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Messina to Empoli train from?

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

Train or bus from Messina to Empoli?

The best way to get from Messina to Empoli is to bus which takes 14h 5m and costs €35 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 13h 29m.

Where does the Messina to Empoli bus arrive?

Messina to Empoli bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Messina to Empoli train arrive?

Messina to Empoli train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

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

Book your Messina to Empoli train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Messina to Empoli bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Empoli?

There are 2620+ hotels available in Empoli.

Messina to Empoli - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Messina to Empoli by train, plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, car, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane CTA - FLR
5h 42m
€43–163
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N597 / ...
14h 5m
€40–105
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the train from Villa San Giovanni to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain 8158 / ...
9h 39m
€106–185
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Empolicar
9h 15m
€142–222
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane CTA - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Empolitrain
5h 49m
€57–207
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane REG - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Empolitrain
5h 5m
€80–285
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CTA - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Florence Santa Maria Novellatrain
6h 38m
€63–191
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane PMO - FLR
7h 44m
€68–213
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane PMO - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Empolitrain
7h 46m
€67–267
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Firenze S.M.N.train Fr
9h 50m
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train 96704
13h 29m
€52–76

Messina to Empoli by car ferry and train

14Weekly Services

9h 39mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Empoli.

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Distance: 910.7 km
Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Empoli, Tuscany, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Autoservizi Salemi Srl also services this route once a week. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Messina Centrale to Firenze S.M.N. twice a week. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 12h 50m.

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