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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Trani is to bus and train which costs €30 - €65 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Trani is to train and fly and taxi which takes 4h 55m and costs €130 - €240.

How far is it from Messina to Trani?

The distance between Messina and Trani is 509 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Trani without a car is to ferry and train which takes 8h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Messina to Trani, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Trani?

There are 1546+ hotels available in Trani.

Messina to Trani - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Trani by ferry, train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tranitrain Re
8h 2m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzibus Itabus
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tranitrain Re / ...
9h 7m
€32–61
Bus, train via Taranto
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Taranto via Porto Mercantilebus
2. Take the bus from Taranto Porto Mercantile to Bari Viale Unità d'Italiabus
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tranitrain Re
8h 32m
€39–59
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Tranicar
5h 55m
€67–102
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane CTA - BRI
3. Take the taxi from Bari-Airport-BRI to Tranitaxi
4h 55m
€136–234
Train to Palermo Airport, fly, taxi
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane PMO - BRI
3. Take the taxi from Bari-Airport-BRI to Tranitaxi
6h 56m
€157–287

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) flights

9Weekly Planes

1h 28mAverage Duration

€31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Trani.

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Distance: 509.3 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Trani. However, you can take the ferry to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the train to Lamezia Terme C., take the train to Bari Centrale, then take the train to Trani. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Trani via Taranto via Porto Mercantile, Taranto Porto Mercantile, Bari Viale Unità d'Italia, and Bari Centrale in around 8h 32m.

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