The distance between Forli and Messina is around 933km (580 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Forli 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 → Forli if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
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Take the train to Bologna Centrale then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
Take the bus to Pesaro Viale XXIV Maggio and then to Messina.
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Take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Messina Centrale.
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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 Forli to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 15hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Forli and Messina is around 933km (580 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 732km (455 miles)
It takes around 8h 30m to get from Forli and Messina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Forli to Messina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Forli and Messina is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Forli and Messina. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Forli to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bologna Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.
Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Forli and Messina. Trains depart once daily and will take around 15h 30m, 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 Forli and Messina. It typically takes around 15hrs and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Forli to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pesaro Viale XXIV Maggio. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 15hrs.
Inter Saj and FlixBus run regular bus services between Forli and Messina. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 15hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Forli to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then fly from Bologna (BLQ) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4h 55m.
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 Forli to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 8h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Forli to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 30m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 6 similar | 4h 55m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 1,020km (634 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 20m | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 933km (580 miles) |
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane | 5h 40m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 1,041km (647 miles) |
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane | 6hrs | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 1,045km (650 miles) |
Train to Ancona, plane | 6h 15m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 954km (593 miles) |
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane | 6h 35m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 1,254km (779 miles) |
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane | 6h 45m | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 1,137km (706 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8h 30m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 1,064km (661 miles) |
Bus | 15hrs | €61($61) | 4 times a week | 1,111km (690 miles) |
Train | 15h 30m | €115($115) | once daily | 1,199km (745 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 10h 20m | €190($190) | hourly | 1,033km (642 miles) |
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