How far is it from Sicily to Strait of Messina Bridge?

The distance between Sicily and Strait of Messina Bridge is 244 km.

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

The best way to get from Sicily to Strait of Messina Bridge without a car is to train and travel which takes 3h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Sicily to Strait of Messina Bridge?

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Sicily to Strait of Messina Bridge, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Strait of Messina Bridge?

There are 993+ hotels available in Strait of Messina Bridge.

Sicily to Strait of Messina Bridge - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Sicily to Strait of Messina Bridge by train, unknown, or bus

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

Train, travel
best
1. Take the train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Messina CentraleRe
2. Walk from Messina Centrale to Strait of Messina Bridge
3h 15m
Bus, travel via Messina Piazza della Repubblica
1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della RepubblicaSais Autolinee 8902 / ...
2. Walk from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Strait of Messina Bridge
4h 27m
Train, travel via Palermo Centrale
1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale5354 / ...
2. Walk from istituto marino Messina to Strait of Messina Bridge
5h 16m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from Palermo to Villa San GiovanniN592 / ...
2. Walk from Villa San Giovanni to Strait of Messina Bridge
6h 40m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sicily to Strait of Messina Bridge.

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Distance: 244.3 km
Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Strait of Messina Bridge?

There is no direct connection from Sicily to Strait of Messina Bridge. However, you can take the train to Messina Centrale then travel to Strait of Messina Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galilei Giotto to Strait of Messina Bridge via Palermo Oreto Orsi and Messina Piazza della Repubblica in around 4h 27m.

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