How to travel from Grosseto to Messina, Italy
The distance between Grosseto and Messina is around 831km (517 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m.
12 routes found
We've found 12 different ways to get from Grosseto 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 → Grosseto if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Roma Termini, plane
Take the train to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
- Duration5h 55m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€71($71)
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration6h 55m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€69($69)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Roma Termini then take the bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking and then to Messina Main Train Station.
- Duration12h 5m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€73($73)
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Bus
Take the bus to Siena-Via Tozzi and then to Messina.
- Duration14h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€50($50)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€160($160)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grosseto and Messina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Grosseto to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 14h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).
The distance between Grosseto and Messina is around 831km (517 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 631km (392 miles)
It takes around 6h 55m to get from Grosseto and Messina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Grosseto to Messina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 55m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).
The cheapest way to travel between Grosseto and Messina is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Grosseto and Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 5h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Grosseto and Messina. It typically takes around 14h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Grosseto to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Siena-Via Tozzi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 55m.
Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali and FlixBus run regular bus services between Grosseto and Messina. Buses run twice daily and take around 14h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grosseto to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) 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 Grosseto to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 6h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grosseto to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €69 ($69).
Compare travel optionsbetween Grosseto and Messina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Roma Termini, plane + 6 similar | 5h 55m | €71($71) | 5 times a day | 859km (533 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | €100($100) | hourly | 1,049km (652 miles) |
| Train to Livorno Centrale, plane | 6h 60m | €135($135) | 5 times a day | 1,109km (689 miles) |
| Train to Roma Termini, plane | 7hrs | €100($100) | 5 times a day | 879km (546 miles) |
| Train to Pisa Centrale, plane | 7h 10m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 1,056km (656 miles) |
| Train to Bologna Centrale, plane | 7h 30m | €135($135) | twice daily | 1,270km (789 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 7h 25m | €110($110) | 5 times a day | 983km (611 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 6h 55m | €69($69) | 5 times a day | 831km (517 miles) |
| Train to Villa S.Giovanni, Ferry | 10hrs | €90($90) | once daily | 851km (528 miles) |
Train and Bus | 12h 5m | €73($73) | every 20 mins | 912km (567 miles) |
Bus | 14h 55m | €50($50) | twice daily | 1,043km (648 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 15m | €160($160) | hourly | 873km (543 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Grosseto and Messina
Bus companies
Autolinee Toscane - Linee Regionali
Etna Trasporti
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