How to travel from Messina to Ragusa, Italy

The distance between Messina and Ragusa is around 198km (123 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Messina to Ragusa 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 RagusaMessina if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal and then to Ragusa Piazzale Zama.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
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Train

Take the train to Siracusa and then to Ragusa Ibla.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Ragusa.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance198km (123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Ragusa

There are several options for getting from Messina to Ragusa by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €36 ($36).

The distance between Messina and Ragusa is around 198km (123 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 159km (99 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Messina and Ragusa by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Messina to Ragusa is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €36 ($36).

The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Ragusa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Messina and Ragusa. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Messina to Ragusa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Siracusa. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

Trenitalia run train services between Messina and Ragusa. Trains depart 6 times a week and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Ragusa. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Messina and Ragusa with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 30m.

SAIS Autolinee, Etna Trasporti, Interbus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Messina and Ragusa. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 3h 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 Ragusa. We recommend that you take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal and then to Ragusa Piazzale Zama. instead which will take 3h 35m.

The closest major airport to Ragusa is Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Ragusa. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) and Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO) (PMO) 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 Ragusa. The distance is around 198km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Ragusa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from Messina to Ragusa

Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Ragusa

Transport options from Messina to Ragusa
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
3h 35m
€19($19)
every 3 hours203km (126 miles)
Bus to Ragusa4h 30m
€16($16)
once daily261km (162 miles)
Train
4h 30m
€22($22)
6 times a week278km (173 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€36($36)
on demand198km (123 miles)

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Airports near Ragusa

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

CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
13km (8 miles) from Ragusa
CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
68km (42 miles) from Ragusa
PMO
Falcone–Borsellino Airport (PMO)
International Airport
Distance
200km (124 miles) from Ragusa