How to travel from Cagliari to Messina, Italy
The distance between Cagliari and Messina is around 674km (419 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Cagliari to Messina by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Messina → Cagliari if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Reggio Calabria (REG) then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Salerno then take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration21hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€88($88)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Salerno then take the bus to Messina Main Train Station.
- Duration23h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cagliari and Messina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cagliari to Messina by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Cagliari and Messina is around 674km (419 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 570km (354 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Cagliari and Messina by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Cagliari to Messina is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Cagliari and Messina is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Cagliari and Messina. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Reggio Calabria (REG) then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cagliari and Messina. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Reggio Calabria (REG) then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cagliari to Messina. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4hrs.
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 Cagliari to Messina. We recommend that you fly from Cagliari (CAG) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cagliari to Messina is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €44 ($44).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cagliari and Messina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 3h 45m | €190($190) | once daily | 938km (583 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4hrs | €44($44) | every 2 hours | 674km (419 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 6h 45m | €58($58) | 5 times a week | 1,991km (1,237 miles) |
| Plane, Train and Ferry | 4h 10m | €225($225) | every 2 hours | 983km (611 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 21hrs | €88($88) | 3 times a week | 897km (557 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 23h 10m | €90($90) | 3 times a week | 966km (600 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 1 day 10h | €175($175) | once a week | 2,532km (1,574 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cagliari and Messina
Airlines
Alba Star
Train operators
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Grimaldi Lines
Corsica Ferries
Bus companies
Lirosi Linee
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