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

The cheapest way to get from Tuscany to Messina is to bus which costs €30 - €140 and takes 13h 54m.

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 5h 44m and costs €60 - €210.

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 54m.

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 925 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 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 43m 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 S.p.A., 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 €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €140 and takes 13h 54m.

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 S.p.A., 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?

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Tuscany to Messina - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Tuscany to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Villa San Giovannitrain 8111 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
8h 43m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Messinabus N597 / ...
13h 54m
€33–136
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 37m
€61–104
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Florence to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
9h 40m
€142–206
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
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
5h 57m
€40–195
Train
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Messina Centraletrain 96701
13h 26m
€45–70
Fly Pisa International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
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
5h 44m
€63–208
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella 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 34m
€58–237
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
7h 31m
€82–257
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 33m
€70–230

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

18Weekly Planes

2h 40mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 925.5 km
Duration: 8h 43m

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

Trenitalia S.p.A. operates a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Messina Centrale once a week. Tickets cost €45–70 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 €50–130 and the journey takes 12h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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