How to travel from Messina to Ostuni, Italy

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.

6 routes found

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.

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

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Train to Catania Centrale, plane

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €74($74)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Brindisi.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated by

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

💰 Cheapest
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Ferry and Bus

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

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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 San Vito dei Normanni.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Ferry and Car

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €66($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Ostuni

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Messina to Ostuni

Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Ostuni

Transport options from Messina to Ostuni
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Catania Centrale, plane + 1 similar
5h 20m
€74($74)
every 3 hours692km (430 miles)
Train and Plane5h 20m
€165($165)
hourly1,169km (726 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
€44($44)
every 20 mins546km (340 miles)
Ferry and Bus
8hrs
€39($39)
once daily440km (274 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus
10hrs
€57($57)
twice daily607km (377 miles)
Ferry and Car
5h 15m
€66($66)
hourly423km (263 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Ostuni

Ferry operators

Bus companies

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

  • Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici

Airports near Ostuni

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

BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Ostuni
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
82km (51 miles) from Ostuni
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Ostuni