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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Sicily is to bus via Messina Main Train Station which costs €8 - €17 and takes 3h 53m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Sicily?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Sicily. However, there are services departing from Messina Viale Boccetta and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Messina to Sicily?

The distance between Messina and Sicily is 227 km. The road distance is 227.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Sicily without a car is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs €14 - €19.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Messina to Sicily, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Sicily bus from?

Messina to Sicily bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Messina Viale Boccetta station.

Train or bus from Messina to Sicily?

The best way to get from Messina to Sicily is to bus which takes 3h 14m and costs €14 - €19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €18 - €28 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Messina to Sicily bus arrive?

Messina to Sicily bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello station.

Can I drive from Messina to Sicily?

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

Where can I stay near Sicily?

There are 5713+ hotels available in Sicily.

Messina to Sicily - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Sicily by bus, train (Trenitalia), 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus Sais Autolinee 8863 / ...
3h 14m
€14–19
Bus via Messina Main Train Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Palermo Terminal Busbus Itabus
3h 53m
€8–17
Train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re / ...
3h 27m
€18–28
Drive 227.2 km
1. Drive from Messina to Palermocar 227.2 km
2h 27m
€36–52

Messina to Sicily by bus

38Weekly Buses

3h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 226.7 km
Duration: 3h 14m

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

SAIS Autolinee operates a bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello 5 times a day. Tickets cost €12–17 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Trenitalia S.p.A. operates a train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €17 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route twice daily.

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