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How to get fromPalermo (Region) to Messinaby train (Trenitalia), bus or car

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

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  1. Train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Termini Imerese to Messina Centraletrain train 5354 / ...
    4h 9m
    €45–57
  2. Drive 217.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palermo (Region) to Messinacar car 217.4 km
    2h 39m
    €33–48
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus bus Sais Autolinee / ...
    5h 15m
  4. Bus via Messina Main Train Station

    1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Messina Main Train Stationbus bus Itabus
    5h 54m

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

Trenitalia operates a train from Termini Imerese to Messina Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vicari to Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura via Palermo and Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello in around 5h 15m.

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