There are 4 ways to get from Palermo Terminal Bus to Messina by train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain 5354 / ...
2h 45m€13–50Bus
- Take the bus from Palermo to Messinabus N592 / ...
4h 15m€19–35Night train
- Take the night train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
3h 15m€30–45Drive 221.4 km
- Drive from Palermo Terminal Bus to Messinacar 221.4 km
2h 22m€35–50
Palermo Terminal Bus to Messina by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palermo Terminal Bus to Messina is to train which costs €13 - €50 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Palermo Terminal Bus to Messina is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €30 - €50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palermo and arriving at Messina. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Messina Centrale. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Palermo Terminal Bus and Messina is 220 km. The road distance is 221.4 km.
The best way to get from Palermo Terminal Bus to Messina without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €13 - €50.
The train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Palermo Terminal Bus to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.
Palermo Terminal Bus to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Palermo Terminal Bus to Messina is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €13 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Palermo Terminal Bus, Italy and Messina, Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale every 4 hours. Tickets cost €13–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Messina 3 times a day. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 06 3000
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Palermo to Messina
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Palermo Terminal Bus to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Messina station.
Messina is 2h behind Palermo Terminal Bus. It is currently 8:29 PM in Palermo Terminal Bus and 6:29 PM in Messina.
Palermo Terminal Bus to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palermo Terminal Bus to Messina is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Palermo Terminal Bus to Messina.
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