How to travel from Arezzo to Messina, Italy
The distance between Arezzo and Messina is around 845km (525 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Arezzo to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Messina → Arezzo if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Perugia P.S.Giov, plane
Take the train to Perugia P.S.Giov then fly from Perugia (PEG) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
- Duration5h 30m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
6 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€68($68)
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Siena-Via Tozzi and then to Messina.
- Duration15hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€50($50)
Multiple bus operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arezzo and Messina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arezzo to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Arezzo and Messina is around 845km (525 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 662km (412 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Arezzo and Messina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Arezzo to Messina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Arezzo and Messina is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Arezzo and Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Perugia P.S.Giov then fly from Perugia (PEG) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Arezzo and Messina. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Arezzo to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Siena-Via Tozzi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15hrs.
Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali and FlixBus run regular bus services between Arezzo and Messina. Buses run twice daily and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arezzo to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then fly from Florence (FLR) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 5h 55m.
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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Arezzo to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arezzo to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €68 ($68).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arezzo and Messina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Perugia P.S.Giov, plane + 6 similar | 5h 30m | €130($130) | 6 times a week | 862km (536 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 55m | €115($115) | hourly | 971km (604 miles) |
| Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane | 6h 25m | €130($130) | hourly | 1,133km (704 miles) |
| Train to Roma Termini, plane | 6h 45m | €68($68) | every 4 hours | 886km (551 miles) |
| Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane | 6h 60m | €100($100) | hourly | 1,067km (663 miles) |
| Train to Roma Termini, plane | 7h 55m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 906km (563 miles) |
| Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane | 8hrs | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 1,075km (668 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 45m | €68($68) | 6 times a week | 845km (525 miles) |
| Train to Roma Termini, ferry | 8h 10m | €77($77) | every 4 hours | 859km (534 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 13h 45m | €72($72) | twice a week | 1,111km (690 miles) |
Bus | 15hrs | €50($50) | twice daily | 1,043km (648 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 55m | €165($165) | hourly | 889km (552 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Arezzo and Messina
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Caronte & Tourist
Bus companies
Lirosi Linee
Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali
Train operators
Airports near Messina
The following major airports near Messina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Messina
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Messina
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 157km (98 miles) from Messina