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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Marsala is to bus via Palermo which costs €20 - €40 and takes 5h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Marsala is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Marsala?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina and arriving at Marsala. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Marsala?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Marsala. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Marsala via Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

How far is it from Messina to Marsala?

The distance between Messina and Marsala is 375 km. The road distance is 333.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Marsala without a car is to bus via Palermo which takes 5h 44m and costs €20 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Messina to Marsala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Marsala bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Messina to Marsala train from?

Messina to Marsala train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Messina Centrale station.

Train or bus from Messina to Marsala?

The best way to get from Messina to Marsala is to bus via Palermo which takes 5h 44m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 51m.

Where does the Messina to Marsala bus arrive?

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

Where does the Messina to Marsala train arrive?

Messina to Marsala train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Palermo Centrale station.

Can I drive from Messina to Marsala?

Yes, the driving distance between Messina to Marsala is 334 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Messina to Marsala.

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

Book your Messina to Marsala train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Messina to Marsala bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Marsala?

There are 1363+ hotels available in Marsala.

Messina to Marsala - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Messina to Marsala by bus, train, car, plane, 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.

Bus via Palermo
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1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus Sais Autolinee 8863 / ...
2. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Marsala Train Station Bus Stopbus Autoservizi Salemi 5133 / ...
5h 44m
€20–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re / ...
2. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Marsala Train Station Bus Stopbus Autoservizi Salemi 5133 / ...
5h 57m
€22–46
Drive 333.9 km
1. Drive from Messina to Marsalacar 333.9 km
3h 59m
€52–75
Bus, fly to Trapani Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane CTA - TPS
8h
€75–322
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Marsalabus 582
7h 50m
€30–50
Train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Piraineto to Marsalatrain Re
7h 51m
€26–44
Bus, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane CTA - PMO
3. Take the bus from Palermo Airport Bus Stop to Marsala Train Station Bus Stopbus
7h 21m
€83–209

Messina to Marsala by bus

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5h 44mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Messina to Marsala.

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Distance: 375.3 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Marsala Train Station Bus Stop via Palermo Terminal Bus in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Messina Centrale to Marsala via Palermo Centrale and Piraineto in around 7h 51m.

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