How to travel from Messina to Parma, Italy
The distance between Messina and Parma is around 1,020km (633 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Messina to Parma by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Parma → Messina if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Parma (PMF).
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to Parma.
- Duration15h 30m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€86($86)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Parma.
- Duration15h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€70($70)
+ 1 othersFerry and Train
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Reggio Emilia.
- Duration9h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€87($87)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Parma.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Parma
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Messina to Parma by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 15h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Messina and Parma is around 1,020km (633 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 854km (530 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Messina and Parma by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Messina to Parma is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Parma is to take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Messina and Parma. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Parma (PMF). instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Parma. It typically takes around 15h 45m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Messina and Parma with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 15h 45m.
FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Messina and Parma. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 45m 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 Parma. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Parma (PMF). instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Parma is Parma Airport (PMF) (PMF) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Parma. Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) (BLQ) and Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) (BGY) 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 Parma. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Milan Parma (PMF). instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Parma is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Parma
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 10m | €170($170) | hourly | 1,020km (633 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 4h 50m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 1,047km (651 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 5h 55m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 1,266km (787 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 15m | €81($81) | every 4 hours | 1,291km (802 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 25m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 1,276km (793 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 25m | €77($77) | every 4 hours | 1,325km (823 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15h 30m | €86($86) | twice a week | 1,211km (753 miles) |
Bus | 15h 45m | €70($70) | twice daily | 1,187km (737 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 9h 20m | €87($87) | twice daily | 1,112km (691 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 10h 55m | €170($170) | hourly | 1,127km (700 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Parma
Airlines
Ego Airways
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Caronte & Tourist
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Lirosi Linee
Airports near Parma
The following major airports near Parma offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Parma Airport (PMF)
- Distance
- 3km (2 miles) from Parma
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
- Distance
- 82km (51 miles) from Parma
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
- Distance
- 108km (67 miles) from Parma