The distance between Bergamo and Messina is around 1,067km (663 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Bergamo 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.
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Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
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Take the train to Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
Take the train to Milano Centrale and then to Messina Centrale.
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Take the bus to Piacenza-Via Portapuglia and then to Messina Piazza della Repubblica.
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Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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There are several options for getting from Bergamo to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Bergamo and Messina is around 1,067km (663 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 965km (600 miles)
It takes around 9h 5m to get from Bergamo and Messina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bergamo to Messina is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Bergamo and Messina is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bergamo and Messina. It typically takes around 17h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bergamo to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Milano Centrale. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 17h 25m.
Trenord and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Bergamo and Messina. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 17h 25m, 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 Bergamo and Messina. It typically takes around 18h 40m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bergamo to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Piacenza-Via Portapuglia. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 40m.
Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Bergamo and Messina. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 18h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bergamo to Messina. We recommend that you fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bergamo 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 9h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bergamo to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 5m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 5 similar | 4h 40m | €57($57) | hourly | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Fly to Catania (CTA), Train | 5h 20m | €150($150) | hourly | 1,173km (729 miles) |
Fly to Palermo (PMO), Train | 5h 55m | €57($57) | every 4 hours | 1,141km (709 miles) |
Train and Plane | 6h 5m | €66($66) | hourly | 1,255km (780 miles) |
Plane, Train and Ferry | 3h 45m | €160($160) | once daily | 1,067km (663 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 60m | €130($130) | hourly | 1,162km (722 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 9h 5m | €115($115) | once daily | 1,258km (782 miles) |
Train | 17h 25m | €145($145) | twice daily | 1,322km (822 miles) |
Bus | 18h 40m | €80($80) | 6 times a week | 1,373km (853 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 19h 10m | €83($83) | once daily | 1,381km (858 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 10m | €195($195) | hourly | 1,271km (790 miles) |
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