The distance between Messina and Trapani is around 329km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Messina to Trapani by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello and then to Trapani Via Marsala.
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Take the train to Palermo Centrale and then to Punta Raisi then take the bus to Trapani Via Marsala.
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There are several options for getting from Messina to Trapani by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).
The distance between Messina and Trapani is around 329km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Messina and Trapani by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Messina to Trapani is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Trapani, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Messina and Trapani. We recommend that you drive to Trapani. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Trapani. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Messina and Trapani with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 50m.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Sais Regional and Segesta Autolinee S.p.A. run regular bus services between Messina and Trapani. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Trapani. We recommend that you take the bus to Trapani Imbarco Aliscafo Liberty Lines. instead which will take 4h 50m.
The closest major airport to Trapani is Trapani-Birgi Airport (TPS) (TPS) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Trapani. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Messina and Trapani. The distance is around 329km (204 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Trapani is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €24 ($24).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello + 1 similar | 4h 15m | €37($37) | 6 times a week | 337km (210 miles) |
Bus | 4h 50m | €24($24) | once daily | 362km (225 miles) |
Train and Bus | 4h 40m | €36($36) | 6 times a week | 337km (210 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €50($50) | on demand | 329km (204 miles) |
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
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Segesta Autolinee S.p.A.
The following major airports near Trapani offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.