How to travel from Bra to Messina, Italy
The distance between Bra and Messina is around 1,223km (760 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Bra 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 → Bra if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Torino Porta Susa then fly from Turin (TRN) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost€67($67)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration11h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€130($130)
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Villa S. Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration18h 40m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Torino Porta Susa then take the bus to Messina.
- Duration22h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration13hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€205($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bra and Messina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bra to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 6hrs.
The distance between Bra and Messina is around 1,223km (760 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 966km (600 miles)
It takes around 11h 30m to get from Bra and Messina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Bra to Messina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €67 ($67).
The cheapest way to travel between Bra and Messina is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bra and Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Susa then fly from Turin (TRN) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 6hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bra and Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Susa then fly from Turin (TRN) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 6hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bra to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Susa then fly from Turin (TRN) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 6hrs.
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 Bra to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 11h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bra to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 30m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bra and Messina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 6hrs | €67($67) | hourly | 1,230km (764 miles) |
| Train to Torino Porta Susa, plane | 6h 60m | €88($88) | every 2 hours | 1,393km (866 miles) |
| Train to Torino Porta Susa, plane | 7h 15m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 1,223km (760 miles) |
| Train to Torino Lingotto, plane | 7h 30m | €74($74) | hourly | 1,243km (772 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 11h 30m | €130($130) | once daily | 1,415km (879 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 40m | €105($105) | 4 times a week | 1,481km (920 miles) |
Train and Bus | 22h 30m | €90($90) | twice daily | 1,534km (953 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13hrs | €205($205) | hourly | 1,353km (841 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bra and Messina
Airlines
Blue Air
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
Lirosi Linee
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
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