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.
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.
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Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Bari (BRI) then take the bus to Alberobello.
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Take the bus to Taranto via Porto Mercantile and then to Alberobello.
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Take a ferry to Taranto then take the bus to Alberobello.
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Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Taranto then take the bus to Alberobello.
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Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Alberobello.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | €61($61) | twice daily | 599km (372 miles) |
Bus | 6h 50m | €44($44) | every 20 mins | 503km (313 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 8hrs | €44($44) | once daily | 444km (276 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 8h 55m | €57($57) | twice daily | 557km (346 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5hrs | €64($64) | hourly | 410km (255 miles) |
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Caronte & Tourist
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SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici
The following major airports near Alberobello offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.