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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Milan is to bus which costs €45 - €160 and takes 18h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Milan is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Milan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina and arriving at Milano, San Donato M3. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Milan?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Milano Centrale. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 22m.

How far is it from Messina to Milan?

The distance between Messina and Milan is 1005 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Milan without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 3m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Messina to Milan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Milan bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Messina to Milan train from?

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

Train or bus from Messina to Milan?

The best way to get from Messina to Milan is to bus which takes 18h 20m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €95 and takes 17h 8m.

Where does the Messina to Milan bus arrive?

Messina to Milan bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, San Donato M3 station.

Where does the Messina to Milan train arrive?

Messina to Milan train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Milano P.Garibaldi station.

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

Book your Messina to Milan train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Messina to Milan bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Milan?

There are 13654+ hotels available in Milan.

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

There are 11 ways to get from Messina to Milan by ferry, plane, train, bus, night train, car ferry, 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.

Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane REG - LIN
4h 19m
€72–209
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CTA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Porta Garibalditrain
5h 11m
€37–194
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Fr
10h 3m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Milano, San Donato M3bus N528
18h 20m
€45–160
Night train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
17h 22m
€85–130
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CTA - LIN
4h 23m
€58–182
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CTA - BGY
4h 57m
€57–224
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane PMO - LIN
7h 5m
€66–224
Train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Milano P.Garibalditrain 96704
17h 8m
€65–95
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus Reggio Calabria
18h 23m
€82–129
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Milancar
11h 38m
€192–282

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) flights

17Weekly Planes

2h 42mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,005.3 km
Duration: 4h 19m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Milano, San Donato M3 once daily. Tickets cost €45–160 and the journey takes 18h 20m. Autoservizi Salemi Srl also services this route once a week. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Messina Centrale to Milano Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €85–130 and the journey takes 17h 22m.

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