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 - €85 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tuscany to Messina is to fly and bus which takes 5h 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 Firenze Autostazione and arriving at Messina via Villa San Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.

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 920 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 8h 14m 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 Lirosi Autoservizi, depart from Firenze Autostazione 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 bus via Villa San Giovanni which takes 13h 28m and costs €60 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 13h 26m.

Where does the Tuscany to Messina bus arrive?

Tuscany to Messina bus services, operated by Lirosi Autoservizi, arrive at Villa San Giovanni 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?

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Where can I stay near Messina?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Tuscany to Messina by train, ferry, bus, 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.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Villa San Giovannitrain 6143 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
8h 14m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Messinabus N597 / ...
13h 45m
€32–82
Bus via Villa San Giovanni
1. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Villa San Giovannibus Milano
13h 28m
€61–104
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Florence to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
9h 2m
€145–210
Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FLR - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus
5h 13m
€38–131
Train (Trenitalia)
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, bus
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PSA - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus
5h
€51–184
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
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 bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus
5h 50m
€45–170
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 39m
€66–217
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
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 bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus
6h 44m
€68–197

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

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2h 46mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 920.1 km
Duration: 8h 14m

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

Lirosi Autoservizi operates a bus from Firenze Autostazione to Villa San Giovanni twice a week. Tickets cost €55–65 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Firenze S.M.N. to Messina Centrale once a week. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 13h 26m.

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