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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Palermo is to rideshare which costs €11 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Palermo is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina and arriving at Palermo. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h.

Is there a direct ferry between Messina and Palermo?

No, there is no direct ferry from Messina to Palermo. However, there are services departing from Messina Marittima and arriving at Palermo via Rinella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Palermo?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Palermo Centrale. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Messina to Palermo?

The distance between Messina and Palermo is 220 km. The road distance is 227 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Messina to Palermo?

Book your Messina to Palermo ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Palermo without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €22 - €50.

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

The train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Messina to Palermo bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Messina to Palermo train from?

Messina to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Train or bus from Messina to Palermo?

The best way to get from Messina to Palermo is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €22 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h.

Where does the Messina to Palermo bus arrive?

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

Where does the Messina to Palermo train arrive?

Messina to Palermo train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Palermo Centrale station.

Can I drive from Messina to Palermo?

Yes, the driving distance between Messina to Palermo is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Messina to Palermo.

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

Book your Messina to Palermo train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Palermo?

There are 2568+ hotels available in Palermo.

Can I share a ride from Messina to Palermo?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Messina and Palermo. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Messina to Palermo - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, rideshare, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Palermo by train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, rideshare, 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.

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re / ...
2h 54m
€22–50
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Messina to Palermorideshare 225.2 km
2h 53m
€11
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Palermobus N592 / ...
4h
€20–35
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Rinellaferry
2. Take the ferry from Rinella to Palermoferry
7h 10m
€76–146
Bus via Brolo
1. Take the bus from Messina to Brolobus
2. Take the bus from Brolo Via Ferrara to Palermo Terminal Busbus
4h 14m
€13–19
Drive 227 km
1. Drive from Messina to Palermocar 227 km
2h 27m
€35–51

Messina to Palermo by train (Trenitalia)

60Weekly Trains

2h 54mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 220.4 km
Duration: 2h 54m

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

Trenitalia operates a train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Palermo 4 times a day. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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