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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Sicily is to train which costs €15 - €55 and takes 3h 31m.

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 and arriving at Piazza Boiardo via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.

How far is it from Messina to Sicily?

The distance between Messina and Sicily is 225 km. The road distance is 227 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 train which takes 3h 31m and costs €15 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 3h 31m 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 FlixBus, depart from Messina station.

Train or bus from Messina to Sicily?

The best way to get from Messina to Sicily is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €15 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 37m.

Where does the Messina to Sicily bus arrive?

Messina to Sicily bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Palermo 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 5776+ hotels available in Sicily.

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

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

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re / ...
3h 31m
€16–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Palermobus N592 / ...
4h 37m
€21–34
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus
2. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Palermoferry
7h 55m
€43–52
Drive 227 km
1. Drive from Messina to Palermocar 227 km
2h 27m
€36–52

Messina to Sicily by train and bus (Trenitalia)

60Weekly Services

3h 31mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.4 km
Duration: 3h 31m

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

Trenitalia operates a train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Palermo 3 times a day. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h.

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