The distance between Messina and Ostuni is around 423km (263 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 5h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Messina to Ostuni 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 train to Brindisi.
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Take the bus to Brindisi.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Take a ferry to Taranto then take the bus to Cisternino.
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Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Taranto then take the bus to San Vito dei Normanni.
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Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Ostuni.
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There are several options for getting from Messina to Ostuni by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then drive and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €66 ($66).
The distance between Messina and Ostuni is around 423km (263 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 331km (206 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Messina and Ostuni by bus.
The quickest way to get from Messina to Ostuni is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €66 ($66).
The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Ostuni is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Messina and Ostuni. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Ostuni. instead which will take 5h 15m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Ostuni. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Ostuni. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Brindisi and Brindisi - Via Indipendenza. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Messina and Ostuni. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Ostuni. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Brindisi (BDS). instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Ostuni is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Ostuni. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) 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 Ostuni. We recommend that you take the bus to Brindisi. instead which will take 7h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Ostuni is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €44 ($44).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Catania Centrale, plane + 1 similar | 5h 20m | €74($74) | every 3 hours | 692km (430 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 20m | €165($165) | hourly | 1,169km (726 miles) |
Bus | 7h 20m | €44($44) | every 20 mins | 546km (340 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 8hrs | €39($39) | once daily | 440km (274 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 10hrs | €57($57) | twice daily | 607km (377 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 15m | €66($66) | hourly | 423km (263 miles) |
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Caronte & Tourist
Blue Jet
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici
The following major airports near Ostuni offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.