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

The cheapest way to get from Tuscany to Messina is to bus and car ferry which costs €60 - €110 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tuscany to Messina is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs €50 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Tuscany and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Tuscany to Messina. However, there are services departing from Florence and arriving at Messina via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Tuscany and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Firenze S.M.N. and arriving at Messina Centrale. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 13h 26m.

How far is it from Tuscany to Messina?

The distance between Tuscany and Messina is 898 km.

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

The best way to get from Tuscany to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 8h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Tuscany to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tuscany to Messina bus from?

Tuscany to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Tuscany to Messina train from?

Tuscany to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Firenze S.M.N. station.

Train or bus from Tuscany to Messina?

The best way to get from Tuscany to Messina is to train which takes 13h 26m and costs €110 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €120 and takes 13h 40m.

Where does the Tuscany to Messina bus arrive?

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

Where does the Tuscany to Messina train arrive?

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

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

Book your Tuscany to Messina train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Tuscany to Messina bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1069+ hotels available in Messina.

Tuscany to Messina - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Tuscany to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, 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.

Fly Pisa International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PSA - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
4h 51m
€53–189
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FLR - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 9m
€42–167
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Villa San Giovannitrain 8143 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
8h 14m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Villa San Giovannibus Milano
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
12h 30m
€61–106
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Florence to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
9h 2m
€150–217
Fly Pisa International Airport to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PSA - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 27m
€63–248
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BLQ - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 45m
€45–234
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Messina Centraletrain 96701
13h 26m
€110–200
Bus
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Messinabus N597 / ...
13h 40m
€61–111

Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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Distance: 898 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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

Trenitalia operates a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Messina Centrale once a week. Tickets cost €110–200 and the journey takes 13h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Messina 3 times a day. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 12h 20m.

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