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

The cheapest way to get from Sicily to Messina is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sicily to Messina is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Sicily and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Sicily to Messina. However, there are services departing from Piazza Boiardo and arriving at Messina via Palermo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Sicily and Messina?

No, there is no direct train from Sicily to Messina. However, there are services departing from Palermo Notarbartolo and arriving at Messina Centrale via Palermo Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.

How far is it from Sicily to Messina?

The distance between Sicily and Messina is 227 km. The road distance is 227.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Messina without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €15 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Sicily to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Messina bus from?

Sicily to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.

Where do I catch the Sicily to Messina train from?

Sicily to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.

Train or bus from Sicily to Messina?

The best way to get from Sicily to Messina is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs €15 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Sicily to Messina bus arrive?

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

Where does the Sicily to Messina train arrive?

Sicily to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.

Can I drive from Sicily to Messina?

Yes, the driving distance between Sicily to Messina is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Sicily to Messina.

How do I get a train ticket from Sicily to Messina?

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Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1031+ hotels available in Messina.

Sicily to Messina - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Sicily to Messina by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain 5354 / ...
4h 2m
€16–54
Bus
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Messinabus N592 / ...
5h 35m
€19–36
Drive 227.8 km
1. Drive from Palermo to Messinacar 227.8 km
2h 25m
€35–51

Sicily to Messina by train (Trenitalia)

61Weekly Trains

4h 2mAverage Duration

€16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.9 km
Duration: 4h 2m

What companies run services between Sicily, 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 €18–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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