The distance between Monopoli and Messina is around 433km (269 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Monopoli to Messina by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Messina → Monopoli if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
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Take the bus to Taranto Porto Mercantile and then to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica.
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Take the bus to Taranto Porto Mercantile then take a ferry to Messina.
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Take the bus to Taranto Porto Mercantile then take the train to Reggio Calabria C.Le then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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There are several options for getting from Monopoli to Messina by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €59 ($59).
The distance between Monopoli and Messina is around 433km (269 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 341km (212 miles)
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Monopoli and Messina by bus.
The quickest way to get from Monopoli to Messina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €59 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Monopoli and Messina is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Monopoli and Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Monopoli and Messina. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Monopoli to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Taranto Porto Mercantile. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.
Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Monopoli and Messina. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Monopoli to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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 Monopoli to Messina. We recommend that you take the bus to Taranto Porto Mercantile and then to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica. instead which will take 7h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Monopoli to Messina is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around €39 ($39).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 50m | €59($59) | hourly | 587km (365 miles) |
Train to Bari Centrale, plane | 6h 20m | €89($89) | every 4 hours | 758km (471 miles) |
Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 20m | €225($225) | once daily | 1,831km (1,138 miles) |
Bus | 7h 10m | €39($39) | every 20 mins | 499km (310 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 7h 20m | €39($39) | once daily | 448km (278 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 9hrs | €52($52) | twice daily | 558km (347 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 20m | €67($67) | hourly | 433km (269 miles) |
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Caronte & Tourist
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Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
The following major airports near Messina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.