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 €19 - €27 and takes 5h 36m.

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 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Marsala?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Marsala station. However, there are services departing from Messina Viale Boccetta and arriving at Marsala Train Station Bus Stop via Palermo Terminal Bus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.

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 48m.

How far is it from Messina to Marsala?

The distance between Messina and Marsala is 349 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 36m and costs €19 - €27.

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

It takes approximately 5h 36m 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 SAIS Autolinee, depart from Messina Viale Boccetta 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 36m and costs €19 - €27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €75 and takes 7h 48m.

Where does the Messina to Marsala bus arrive?

Messina to Marsala bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello 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?

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Where can I stay near Marsala?

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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 FazelloSais Autolinee 8860 / ...
2. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Marsala Train Station Bus StopAutoservizi Salemi 8083 / ...
5h 36m
€19–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo CentraleRe / ...
2. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Marsala Train Station Bus StopAutoservizi Salemi 8083 / ...
5h 47m
€20–51
Drive 333.9 km
1. Drive from Messina to Marsala333.9 km
3h 59m
€53–76
Bus, fly to Trapani Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Trapani Airport (TPS)CTA - TPS
7h 50m
€80–292
Train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo CentraleRe / ...
2. Take the train from Piraineto to MarsalaRe
7h 48m
€24–73
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Trapani582
9h 10m
€21–31
Bus, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)CTA - PMO
3. Take the bus from Palermo Airport Bus Stop to Marsala Train Station Bus Stop
7h 22m
€83–238

Messina to Marsala by bus

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5h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 349 km
Duration: 5h 36m

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 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Messina Centrale to Marsala via Palermo Centrale and Piraineto in around 7h 48m.

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