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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Messina is to bus via Naples which costs €50 - €100 and takes 14h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Siena to Messina is to drive and fly and train which takes 6h 27m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Siena and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Siena and arriving at Messina. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Siena and Messina?

No, there is no direct train from Siena to Messina. However, there are services departing from Siena and arriving at Messina Centrale via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.

How far is it from Siena to Messina?

The distance between Siena and Messina is 989 km.

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

The best way to get from Siena to Messina without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 10h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Siena to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Siena to Messina bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Siena to Messina train from?

Siena to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Siena station.

Train or bus from Siena to Messina?

The best way to get from Siena to Messina is to bus which takes 11h 20m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 16h.

Where does the Siena to Messina bus arrive?

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

Where does the Siena to Messina train arrive?

Siena to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Firenze S.M.N. station.

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

Book your Siena to Messina train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Siena to Messina bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1085+ hotels available in Messina.

Siena to Messina - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Siena to Messina by bus, train, ferry, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Bus, train, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus 131
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Villa San Giovannitrain
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
10h 29m
Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FLR - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 21m
€47–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Siena to Messinabus N597 / ...
11h 20m
€50–110
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Siena to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
8h 47m
€141–203
Bus via Naples
1. Take the bus from Siena to Napolibus Siena
2. Take the bus from Napoli to Messinabus Bari / ...
14h 5m
€54–96
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Siena to Firenze S.M.N.train Re / ...
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Messina Centraletrain 96701
16h
€122–220
Drive to Pisa International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Drive from Siena to Pisa International Airport (PSA)car
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
6h 27m
€67–220
Bus, train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
3. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BLQ - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 9m
€49–231
Drive to Pisa International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Drive from Siena to Pisa International Airport (PSA)car
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PSA - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 12m
€78–279
Bus to Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Siena to Perugiabus
2. Fly from Perugia Sant'Egidio Airport (PEG) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PEG - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 39m
€69–362

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

33Weekly Planes

2h 39mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Siena to Messina.

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Distance: 988.8 km
Duration: 10h 29m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Siena to Messina twice daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 11h 20m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Siena to Messina Centrale via Firenze S.M.N. in around 16h.

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