How to travel from Monopoli to Messina, Italy

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.

7 routes found

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 MessinaMonopoli if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bari Centrale then fly from Bari (BRI) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Taranto Porto Mercantile and then to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Taranto Porto Mercantile then take a ferry to Messina.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

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Bus, Train and Ferry

Take the bus to Taranto Porto Mercantile then take the train to Reggio Calabria C.Le then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated by

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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Monopoli and Messina

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Monopoli to Messina

Compare travel optionsbetween Monopoli and Messina

Transport options from Monopoli to Messina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 50m
€59($59)
hourly587km (365 miles)
Train to Bari Centrale, plane6h 20m
€89($89)
every 4 hours758km (471 miles)
Train, Plane and Ferry5h 20m
€225($225)
once daily1,831km (1,138 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
€39($39)
every 20 mins499km (310 miles)
Bus and Ferry
7h 20m
€39($39)
once daily448km (278 miles)
Bus, Train and Ferry
9hrs
€52($52)
twice daily558km (347 miles)
Car and Ferry
5h 20m
€67($67)
hourly433km (269 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Monopoli and Messina

Ferry operators

Bus companies

  • Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici

  • SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

Airports near Messina

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

CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Messina
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Messina
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Messina