How to travel from Barletta to Messina, Italy
The distance between Barletta and Messina is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Barletta to Messina by ferry, bus, train, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Messina → Barletta if you're planning a return trip.
Taxi, Plane and Train
Take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Messina.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€35($35)
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Bus
Take the bus to Messina.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€30($30)
Train and Bus
Take the train to Bari Centrale then take the bus to Messina Main Train Station.
- Duration8h 5m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€55($55)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration5h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barletta and Messina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Barletta to Messina by ferry, bus, train, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Barletta and Messina is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 353km (220 miles)
It takes around 8h 25m to get from Barletta and Messina by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Barletta to Messina is to take a taxi, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Barletta and Messina is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Barletta and Messina. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barletta and Messina. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Barletta and Messina with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 10m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Barletta and Messina. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Barletta and Messina. The ferry typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl run the ferry services between Barletta and Messina. Ferries run once daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barletta to Messina. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bari (BRI) then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4h 20m.
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 Barletta to Messina. We recommend that you take a ferry to Messina. instead which will take 8h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barletta to Messina is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Compare travel optionsbetween Barletta and Messina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Taxi, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 20m | €165($165) | hourly | 594km (369 miles) |
| Taxi to Bari (BRI), plane and train | 5h 45m | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 765km (475 miles) |
Ferry | 8h 25m | €35($35) | once daily | 549km (341 miles) |
Bus | 9h 10m | €30($30) | twice daily | 588km (365 miles) |
Train and Bus | 8h 5m | €55($55) | twice a week | 505km (314 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 35m | €90($90) | hourly | 491km (305 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Barletta and Messina
Ferry operators
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Blu Jet
Train operators
Bus companies
Airlines
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