How to travel from Messina to Alberobello, Italy

The distance between Messina and Alberobello is around 410km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Messina to Alberobello by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AlberobelloMessina if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Alberobello.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile and then to Alberobello.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Taranto then take the bus to Alberobello.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry, Train and Bus

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Taranto then take the bus to Alberobello.

  • Duration8h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Alberobello.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Alberobello

There are several options for getting from Messina to Alberobello by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Messina and Alberobello is around 410km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Messina and Alberobello by bus.

The quickest way to get from Messina to Alberobello is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Alberobello is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Messina and Alberobello. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Alberobello. instead which will take 4h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Alberobello. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Alberobello. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taranto via Porto Mercantile. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici run regular bus services between Messina and Alberobello. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Alberobello. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Alberobello. instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Alberobello is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Alberobello. Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) 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 Messina to Alberobello. We recommend that you take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile and then to Alberobello. instead which will take 6h 50m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Alberobello is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €44 ($44).

How do I get from Messina to Alberobello

Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Alberobello

Transport options from Messina to Alberobello
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
4h 50m
€61($61)
twice daily599km (372 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
€44($44)
every 20 mins503km (313 miles)
Ferry and Bus
8hrs
€44($44)
once daily444km (276 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus
8h 55m
€57($57)
twice daily557km (346 miles)
Ferry and Car
5hrs
€64($64)
hourly410km (255 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Alberobello

Ferry operators

Bus companies

  • SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

  • Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici

Airports near Alberobello

The following major airports near Alberobello offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Alberobello
BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
61km (38 miles) from Alberobello
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Alberobello