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

The cheapest way to get from Trieste to Messina is to fly and train which costs €55 - €190 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Trieste to Messina is to fly and train which takes 6h 29m and costs €55 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Trieste and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Trieste to Messina. However, there are services departing from Trieste, Autostazione and arriving at Messina via Venezia Mestre and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.

How far is it from Trieste to Messina?

The distance between Trieste and Messina is 1072 km.

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

The best way to get from Trieste to Messina without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 14h 53m and costs €190 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Trieste to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Trieste to Messina bus from?

Trieste to Messina bus services, operated by GoOpti, depart from Trieste, Autostazione station.

Where does the Trieste to Messina bus arrive?

Trieste to Messina bus services, operated by GoOpti, arrive at Stazione Mestre station.

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

Book your Trieste to Messina bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 337+ hotels available in Messina.

Trieste to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, bus, and car

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

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

Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TRS - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 29m
€58–181
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia S. Luciatrain Re
2. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
14h 53m
€198–431
Bus via Bologna
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Stazione Mestrebus
2. Take the bus from Venezia Mestre to Bolognabus
3. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Messinabus
20h 27m
€194–487
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Trieste to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
12h 36m
€207–299
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane VCE - REG
3. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
7h
€208–516
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane VCE - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 52m
€194–530
Fly Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane TRS - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 19m
€64–185
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Stazione Mestrebus
2. Take the bus from Venezia Mestre to Messinabus Venezia Mestre
27h 27m
€216–471

Trieste to Messina by train and car ferry

7Weekly Services

14h 53mAverage Duration

€198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,071.7 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Trieste, Autostazione to Messina via Stazione Mestre, Venezia Mestre, and Bologna Centrale in around 20h 27m.

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