The distance between Milan and Messina is around 1,014km (630 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 11 different ways to get from Milan to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
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Take the train to Messina Centrale.
Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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Take the bus to Messina.
Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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There are several options for getting from Milan to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €125 ($125).
The distance between Milan and Messina is around 1,014km (630 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 964km (599 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Milan and Messina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Milan to Messina is to fly, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €125 ($125).
The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Messina is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Messina. It typically takes around 16h 35m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Milan and Messina with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 16h 35m.
Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Milan and Messina. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 16h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Milan and Messina. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in p.le san donato m3. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 19hrs.
FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Milan and Messina. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 19hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Milan to Messina. We recommend that you fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Reggio Calabria (REG) then take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 3h 5m.
The closest major airport to Messina is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 91km (57 miles) from Messina. Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Milan to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 8h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 5 similar | 4h 35m | €120($120) | hourly | 1,121km (696 miles) |
Fly to Catania (CTA), Train | 4h 55m | €64($64) | hourly | 1,168km (725 miles) |
Fly to Catania (CTA), Train | 5hrs | €69($69) | hourly | 1,202km (747 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 50m | €85($85) | every 2 hours | 1,320km (820 miles) |
Fly to Palermo (PMO), Train | 5h 50m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 1,129km (702 miles) |
Plane, Train and Ferry | 3h 5m | €125($125) | once daily | 1,014km (630 miles) |
Train | 16h 35m | €140($140) | twice daily | 1,269km (789 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 25m | €100($100) | twice a week | 1,371km (852 miles) |
Bus | 19hrs | €75($75) | 4 times a day | 1,318km (819 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8h 40m | €115($115) | twice daily | 1,209km (751 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 60m | €190($190) | hourly | 1,245km (774 miles) |
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