What is the cheapest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Messina is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Messina?

The fastest way to get from Palermo (Region) to Messina is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Palermo (Region) and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Palermo (Region) to Messina. However, there are services departing from Vicari and arriving at Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Palermo (Region) to Messina?

The distance between Palermo (Region) and Messina is 231 km. The road distance is 217.2 km.

How do I travel from Palermo (Region) to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Palermo (Region) to Messina without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €40 - €60.

How long does it take to get from Palermo (Region) to Messina?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Palermo (Region) to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palermo (Region) to Messina bus from?

Palermo (Region) to Messina bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, depart from Vicari station.

Train or bus from Palermo (Region) to Messina?

The best way to get from Palermo (Region) to Messina is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 15m.

Where does the Palermo (Region) to Messina bus arrive?

Palermo (Region) to Messina bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, arrive at Palermo station.

Can I drive from Palermo (Region) to Messina?

Yes, the driving distance between Palermo (Region) to Messina is 217 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Palermo (Region) to Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1022+ hotels available in Messina.

Palermo (Region) to Messina - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Termini Imerese to Messina Centraletrain 5354 / ...
4h 9m
€44–57
Drive 217.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Palermo (Region) to Messinacar 217.2 km
2h 39m
€33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus Sais Autolinee / ...
5h 15m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Vicari to Palermobus
2. Take the bus from Palermo to Villa San Giovannibus 582
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
8h 42m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Palermo (Region) to Messina.

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Distance: 231 km
Duration: 4h 9m

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 twice 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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