There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Gela by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), 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, train
best- Take the bus from Messina to Caltanissettabus N528 / ...
- Take the train from Caltanissetta C.Le to Gelatrain 5467 / ...
6h 5m€28–47Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Siracusatrain 5397 / ...
- Take the train from Siracusa to Gelatrain Re
7h 6m€40–80Drive 195.5 km
- Drive from Messina to Gelacar 195.5 km
2h 30m€31–44Bus
- Take the bus from Messina to Cataniabus 582 / ...
- Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Ragusa Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ragusa to Gelabus 653
6h 28mTrain via Caltanissetta (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain Re
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Caltanissetta Xirbitrain Re
- Take the train from Caltanissetta Xirbi to Gelatrain
7h 18m€38–71
Messina to Gela by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Gela is to bus and train which costs €27 - €50 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Messina to Gela is to drive which takes 2h 30m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Gela. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Gela via Catania Via Archimede and Ragusa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Messina to Gela. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Gela via Siracusa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between Messina and Gela is 321 km. The road distance is 195.5 km.
The best way to get from Messina to Gela without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 5m and costs €27 - €50.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Messina to Gela, including transfers.
Messina to Gela bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Messina station.
Messina to Gela train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Messina Centrale station.
The best way to get from Messina to Gela is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 28m.
What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Gela, Italy?
You can take a train from Messina Centrale to Gela via Siracusa in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Messina to Gela via Catania, Catania Via Archimede, and Ragusa in around 6h 28m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Caltanissetta C.Le to Gela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Messina Centrale to Siracusa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Siracusa to Gela
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Catania Centrale to Caltanissetta Xirbi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Caltanissetta Xirbi to Gela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Messina Centrale to Siracusa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Messina to Caltanissetta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Messina to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +39 0912742800
- info@saistrasporti.it
- Website
- saistrasporti.it
Bus from Messina to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://saistrasporti.it/en-US
- Phone
- +39 0935 22 460
- Website
- interbus.it
Bus from Catania Via Archimede to Ragusa Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Schedules at
- interbus.it
- Phone
- +39 091 62.08.111
- info@astsicilia.it
- Website
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Ragusa to Gela
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
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More Questions & Answers
Messina to Gela bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Catania station.
Messina to Gela train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Siracusa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Messina to Gela is 195 km. It takes approximately 2h 30m to drive from Messina to Gela.
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