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How to get fromMessina to Palermo (Region)by train (Trenitalia), bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Palermo (Region) by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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  1. Train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Termini Imeresetrain train Re / ...
    3h 47m
    €39–58
  2. Drive 218.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Messina to Palermo (Region)car car 218.4 km
    2h 40m
    €34–48
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus Sais Autolinee 8863 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    5h 15m
  4. Bus via Messina Main Train Station

    1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Palermo Terminal Busbus bus Itabus
    2. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus bus
    5h 54m

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What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy?

Trenitalia operates a train from Messina Centrale to Termini Imerese every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Vicari via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and Palermo in around 5h 15m.

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