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How to get fromPalermo Terminal Bus to Messinaby bus, train (Trenitalia), night train, car or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Palermo Terminal Bus to Messina by bus, train (Trenitalia), night train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Messina Viale Boccetta PalaculturabusSais Autolinee 8902 / ...
    2h 40m
    €12–18
  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain5354 / ...
    2h 56m
    €13–45
  3. Night train

    1. Take the night train from Palermo Centrale to Messina CentralenighttrainIni
    3h 15m
    €30–45
  4. Drive 221.6 km

    1. Drive from Palermo Terminal Bus to Messinacar221.6 km
    2h 22m
    €35–50
  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Palermo to Villa San GiovannibusN597 / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
    6h 32m
    €14–80

Palermo Terminal Bus to Messina by bus

Calendar43Weekly Buses
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€12Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Palermo Terminal Bus, Italy and Messina, Italy?

SAIS Autolinee operates a bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, Trenitalia S.p.A. operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–45 and the journey takes 2h 56m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route twice daily.

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