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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Genoa is to bus which costs €35 - €140 and takes 16h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Genoa is to bus and fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Genoa?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Genoa via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Genoa?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Genova Brignole. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 51m.

How far is it from Messina to Genoa?

The distance between Messina and Genoa is 1044 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Genoa without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Messina to Genoa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Genoa bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Messina to Genoa train from?

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

Where does the Messina to Genoa bus arrive?

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

Where does the Messina to Genoa train arrive?

Messina to Genoa train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Genova Brignole station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Genoa?

There are 4069+ hotels available in Genoa.

Messina to Genoa - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Genoa by bus, plane, ferry, train, 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, fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)CTA - GOA
5h 2m
€63–193
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus StationN597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Genoa510 / ...
16h 10m
€37–134
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli AfragolaFa / ...
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma TerminiFr / ...
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Genova BrignoleFa / ...
11h 46m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Genova BrignoleIni
16h 51m
€85–120
Bus, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)CTA - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Genova Brignole
6h 34m
€75–309
Bus, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)CTA - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Genova Brignole
8h 31m
€83–349
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Villa S. Giovanni to Genoa Piazza della VittoriaReggio Calabria
16h 34m
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Genoa
11h 6m
€182–272

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) flights

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3h 3mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,043.6 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Messina to Genoa via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 16h 10m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Messina Centrale to Genova Brignole twice a week. Tickets cost €85–120 and the journey takes 16h 51m.

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