How to travel from Messina to Verona, Italy
The distance between Messina and Verona is around 1,062km (660 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Messina to Verona by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Verona → Messina if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical cost€76($76)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Paola and then to Verona Porta Nuova.
- Duration8h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€105($105)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Bologna and then to Verona.
- Duration15h 30m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€72($72)
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to Bologna and then to Verona Viale Girolamo Cardinale.
- Duration17hrs
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Verona.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Verona
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Messina to Verona by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).
The distance between Messina and Verona is around 1,062km (660 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 889km (553 miles)
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Messina and Verona by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Messina to Verona is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).
The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Verona is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Messina and Verona. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Verona. It typically takes around 15h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Verona. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 30m.
FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Messina and Verona. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 30m 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 Verona. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN). instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Verona is Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) (VRN) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Verona. 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 Verona. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Verona (VRN). instead which will take 4h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Verona is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).
Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Verona
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 20m | €76($76) | hourly | 1,062km (660 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 4h 55m | €105($105) | every 4 hours | 1,072km (666 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 5h 30m | €95($95) | hourly | 1,145km (711 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, Fly | 5h 55m | €86($86) | every 4 hours | 1,089km (677 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 35m | €65($65) | every 3 hours | 1,234km (767 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 8h 50m | €105($105) | twice daily | 1,114km (692 miles) |
| Ferry to Villa San Giovanni, train | 10hrs | €115($115) | once daily | 1,203km (748 miles) |
Bus | 15h 30m | €72($72) | twice daily | 1,228km (763 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 17hrs | €120($120) | twice a week | 1,313km (816 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 11h 20m | €180($180) | hourly | 1,172km (728 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Verona
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Lirosi Linee
Busitalia Simet S.p.A.
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Caronte & Tourist
Train operators
Airports near Verona
The following major airports near Verona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)
- Distance
- 8km (5 miles) from Verona
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Verona
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
- Distance
- 104km (65 miles) from Verona