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

The cheapest way to get from Prato to Messina is to bus which costs €35 - €130 and takes 13h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prato to Messina is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs €50 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Prato and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Prato to Messina. However, there are services departing from Prato and arriving at Messina via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Prato and Messina?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Prato Centrale and arriving at Messina Centrale. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 52m.

How far is it from Prato to Messina?

The distance between Prato and Messina is 916 km.

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

The best way to get from Prato to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 9h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Prato to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prato to Messina bus from?

Prato to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Prato to Messina train from?

Prato to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Prato Centrale station.

Where does the Prato to Messina bus arrive?

Prato to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Messina station.

Where does the Prato to Messina train arrive?

Prato to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Messina Centrale station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Prato to Messina?

Book your Prato to Messina bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1135+ hotels available in Messina.

Prato to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Prato to Messina by train, ferry, bus, night train, car, car ferry, or plane

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

Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
9h 37m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Messinabus N597 / ...
13h 35m
€36–122
Night train
1. Take the night train from Prato Centrale to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
12h 52m
€85–170
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Prato to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
9h 10m
€151–218
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Villa San Giovannitrain 8143
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
10h 46m
€113–284
Fly from Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FLR - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 24m
€52–166
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Prato Centrale to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BLQ - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 10m
€40–162
Train to Pisa International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Firenze Rifredi to Pisa Centraletrain
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PSA - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 49m
€60–200

Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

39Weekly Planes

2h 40mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Prato to Messina.

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Distance: 916.5 km
Duration: 9h 37m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Messina 3 times a day. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 12h 20m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Prato Centrale to Messina Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €85–170 and the journey takes 12h 52m.

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