How to travel from Mantua to Messina, Italy
The distance between Mantua and Messina is around 1,056km (656 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m.
13 routes found
We've found 13 different ways to get from Mantua 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 → Mantua if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Verona (VRN) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
- Duration5h 20m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€80($80)
Multiple operators
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Train to Roma Termini, ferry
Take the train to Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bologna Autostazione and then to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€81($81)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Bologna Autostazione and then to Messina Piazza della Repubblica.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€70($70)
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration11hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€175($175)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mantua and Messina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Mantua to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 15h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).
The distance between Mantua and Messina is around 1,056km (656 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 869km (540 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Mantua and Messina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Mantua to Messina is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Mantua and Messina is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Mantua and Messina. We recommend that you fly from Verona (VRN) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 5h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Mantua and Messina. It typically takes around 15h 15m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mantua to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna Autostazione. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 15h 15m.
Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Mantua and Messina. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 15h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mantua to Messina. We recommend that you fly from Verona (VRN) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 5h 20m.
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 Mantua to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Bologna Centrale and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 8h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mantua to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Mantua and Messina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 7 similar | 5h 20m | €80($80) | every 4 hours | 1,100km (684 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 30m | €105($105) | once daily | 1,056km (656 miles) |
| Fly to Catania (CTA), Train | 5h 45m | €165($165) | hourly | 1,094km (680 miles) |
| Train to Venezia Mestre, plane | 6h 25m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 1,184km (736 miles) |
| Train to Milano Rogoredo, plane | 6h 30m | €135($135) | every 3 hours | 1,263km (785 miles) |
| Fly to Palermo (PMO), Train | 6h 35m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 1,126km (699 miles) |
| Train to Bologna Centrale, plane | 6h 45m | €115($115) | once daily | 1,081km (672 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 6h 55m | €77($77) | every 3 hours | 1,316km (818 miles) |
Train to Roma Termini, ferry + 1 similar | 8h 35m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,097km (681 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 8h 45m | €105($105) | once daily | 1,094km (680 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 15m | €81($81) | twice a week | 1,241km (771 miles) |
Bus | 15h 15m | €70($70) | 6 times a week | 1,201km (746 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11hrs | €175($175) | hourly | 1,144km (711 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Mantua and Messina
Airlines
Air Malta
Ferry operators
Caronte & Tourist
Blue Jet
Train operators
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
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