How to travel from Messina to Bra, Italy
The distance between Messina and Bra is around 1,223km (760 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Messina to Bra by ferry, train, 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 Bra → Messina if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Bra.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time1h 55m
- Typical cost€67($67)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Carmagnola.
- Duration19h 30m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Lirosi Linee
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Bra.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€130($130)
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Bra.
- Duration13hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Bra
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Messina to Bra by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €67 ($67) and will take around 5h 40m.
The distance between Messina and Bra is around 1,223km (760 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 966km (600 miles)
It takes around 11h 35m to get from Messina and Bra by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Messina to Bra is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).
The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Bra is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €67 ($67) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Messina and Bra. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Bra. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Bra. It typically takes around 19h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Bra. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Villa San Giovanni, Villa S. Giovanni and Carmagnola. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 19h 30m.
Lirosi Linee run regular bus services between Messina and Bra. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 19h 30m 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 Bra. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Turin (TRN) then take the train to Bra. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Bra is Turin Airport (TRN) (TRN) which is approximately 57km (36 miles) from Bra. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Linate Airport (LIN) (LIN) 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 Bra. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Torino Porta Susa and then to Bra. instead which will take 11h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Bra is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 11h 35m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Bra
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 40m | €67($67) | hourly | 1,228km (763 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 45m | €88($88) | every 2 hours | 1,391km (865 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 7h 15m | €90($90) | every 4 hours | 1,223km (760 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 7h 15m | €74($74) | hourly | 1,241km (771 miles) |
Bus | 19h 30m | €100($100) | 5 times a week | 1,481km (920 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 11h 35m | €130($130) | twice daily | 1,415km (879 miles) |
| Ferry to Villa San Giovanni, train | 21h 35m | €160($160) | once daily | 1,498km (931 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 13hrs | €200($200) | hourly | 1,323km (822 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Bra
Airlines
Blue Air
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Caronte & Tourist
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
Lirosi Linee
Airports near Bra
The following major airports near Bra offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Turin Airport (TRN)
- Distance
- 57km (36 miles) from Bra
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
- Distance
- 123km (77 miles) from Bra
Linate Airport (LIN)
- Distance
- 140km (87 miles) from Bra