The distance between Agrigento and Messina is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Agrigento to Messina by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Messina → Agrigento if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Termini Imerese and then to Messina Centrale.
Take the bus to Messina Main Train Station.
There are several options for getting from Agrigento to Messina by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €46 ($46).
The distance between Agrigento and Messina is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 200km (124 miles)
It takes around 4h 25m to get from Agrigento and Messina by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Agrigento to Messina is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €46 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Agrigento and Messina, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Agrigento and Messina. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Agrigento to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Termini Imerese. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
Trenitalia run train services between Agrigento and Messina. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Agrigento and Messina. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Agrigento and Messina with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 4h 25m.
Itabus run regular bus services between Agrigento and Messina. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Agrigento to Messina. We recommend that you take the bus to Messina Main Train Station. instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Messina is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 91km (57 miles) from Messina. Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Agrigento and Messina. The distance is around 254km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Agrigento to Messina is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 50m | €23($23) | every 4 hours | 281km (175 miles) |
Bus | 4h 25m | €45($45) | 4 times a day | 250km (155 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | €46($46) | on demand | 254km (158 miles) |
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The following major airports near Messina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.