How to travel from Collodi to Messina, Italy
The distance between Collodi and Messina is around 931km (579 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Collodi 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 → Collodi if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Catania (CTA), Train
Fly from Florence (FLR) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
- Duration4h 55m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Villa San Giovani then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€74($74)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Messina.
- Duration16h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€59($59)
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€79($79)
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration9h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Collodi and Messina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Collodi to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 16h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Collodi and Messina is around 931km (579 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 756km (470 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Collodi and Messina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Collodi to Messina is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Collodi and Messina is to take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Collodi and Messina. We recommend that you fly from Florence (FLR) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Collodi and Messina. It typically takes around 16h 15m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Collodi to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Via Della Stazione Fr. 9, P.Za Italia, Porta A Prato <Fi_294> and Florence. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 15m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Collodi and Messina. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Collodi to Messina. We recommend that you fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 5h 10m.
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 Collodi to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Collodi to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €79 ($79).
Compare travel optionsbetween Collodi and Messina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Catania (CTA), Train + 3 similar | 4h 55m | €110($110) | hourly | 931km (579 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 10m | €90($90) | hourly | 942km (585 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | €130($130) | hourly | 1,104km (686 miles) |
| Fly to Palermo (PMO), Train | 6h 15m | €84($84) | every 4 hours | 949km (590 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 15m | €74($74) | 3 times a week | 1,161km (722 miles) |
Bus | 16h 15m | €59($59) | twice daily | 1,099km (683 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8h 10m | €79($79) | every 4 hours | 964km (599 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 55m | €185($185) | hourly | 1,009km (627 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Collodi and Messina
Bus companies
Lirosi Linee
Train operators
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Caronte & Tourist
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