How to travel from Messina to Marsala, Italy

The distance between Messina and Marsala is around 347km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Messina to Marsala by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Bus via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello

Take the bus to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and then to Marsala Train Station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

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Train

Take the train to Palermo Centrale and then to Marsala.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Marsala.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance347km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Marsala

There are several options for getting from Messina to Marsala by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).

The distance between Messina and Marsala is around 347km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Messina and Marsala by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Messina to Marsala is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €53 ($53).

The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Marsala, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Messina and Marsala. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Messina to Marsala. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Palermo Centrale and Piraineto. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.

Trenitalia run train services between Messina and Marsala. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Marsala. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Messina and Marsala with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 5h 35m.

Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Sais Regional and FlixBus run regular bus services between Messina and Marsala. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 5h 35m 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 Marsala. We recommend that you take the bus to Marsala Train Station. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Marsala is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Marsala. Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) and Pantelleria Airport (PNL) (PNL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Messina and Marsala. The distance is around 347km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Marsala is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).

How do I get from Messina to Marsala

Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Marsala

Transport options from Messina to Marsala
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello + 1 similar
5hrs
€29($29)
every 3 hours387km (240 miles)
Bus5h 35m
€26($26)
4 times a week393km (245 miles)
Train
6h 15m
€36($36)
twice daily381km (237 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
€53($53)
on demand347km (216 miles)

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Airports near Marsala

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

TPS
Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Marsala
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Marsala
PNL
Pantelleria Airport (PNL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
117km (73 miles) from Marsala