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

The cheapest way to get from Siena to Messina is to bus which costs €29 - €120 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Siena to Messina is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 11m and costs €110 - €470.

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 995 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 58m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 58m 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 €29 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €80 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, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1012+ 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, car ferry, 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 58m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Siena to Messinabus N597 / ...
11h 20m
€29–120
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Siena to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
8h 47m
€140–202
Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
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 17m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Siena-Via Tozzi to Firenze Autostazionebus 131
2. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Villa San Giovannibus
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
14h 52m
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
€55–80
Train, train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Siena to Empolitrain
2. Take the train from Empoli to Pisa Centraletrain
3. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PSA - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 50m
€75–232
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 Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 23m
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
7h 11m
€116–462
Train, train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Siena to Empolitrain
2. Take the train from Empoli to Pisa Centraletrain
3. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PSA - PMO
4. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 38m
€96–262

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

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2h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 995 km
Duration: 10h 58m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Siena to Messina twice daily. Tickets cost €30–120 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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