How to travel from Monte Isola to Messina, Italy
The distance between Monte Isola and Messina is around 1,143km (710 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Monte Isola to Messina by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Messina → Monte Isola if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Sale Marasino, train and plane
Take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the train to Brescia and then to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Reggio Calabria (REG) then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the train to Brescia, Verona Porta Nuova then Paola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Tavernola Bergamasca then take the bus to Milano Lampugnano and then to Messina.
- Duration20h 5m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€77($77)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Monte Isola and Messina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Monte Isola to Messina by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €77 ($77) and will take around 20h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).
The distance between Monte Isola and Messina is around 1,143km (710 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 951km (591 miles)
It takes around 10h 10m to get from Monte Isola and Messina by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Monte Isola to Messina is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).
The cheapest way to travel between Monte Isola and Messina is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €77 ($77) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Monte Isola and Messina. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the train to Brescia and then to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Reggio Calabria (REG) then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Monte Isola and Messina. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the train to Brescia and then to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Linate (LIN) to Reggio Calabria (REG) then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Monte Isola to Messina. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the train to Brescia then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 6h 20m.
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 Monte Isola to Messina. We recommend that you take a ferry to Sale Marasino then take the train to Brescia, Verona Porta Nuova then Paola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 10h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Monte Isola to Messina is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 10m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Monte Isola and Messina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Sale Marasino, train and plane + 5 similar | 4h 50m | €190($190) | once daily | 1,143km (710 miles) |
| Ferry to Sale Marasino, train and plane | 6hrs | €145($145) | hourly | 1,159km (720 miles) |
| Ferry to Sale Marasino, train and plane | 6h 10m | €155($155) | every 2 hours | 1,250km (777 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 6h 20m | €145($145) | hourly | 1,214km (755 miles) |
| Ferry to Sale Marasino, train and plane | 6h 50m | €100($100) | every 2 hours | 1,329km (826 miles) |
| Ferry to Sale Marasino, train and plane | 7h 30m | €135($135) | every 4 hours | 1,228km (763 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 10h 10m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,222km (759 miles) |
| Ferry to Sale Marasino, train | 19hrs | €130($130) | once daily | 1,360km (845 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 20h 25m | €84($84) | 5 times a week | 1,397km (868 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 20h 5m | €77($77) | 3 times a week | 1,418km (881 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Monte Isola and Messina
Train operators
Malpensa Express
Bus companies
Nord Est Trasporti
Marino Autolinee
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Ferry operators
Navigazione Lago d'Iseo
Blu Jet
Airports near Messina
The following major airports near Messina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Messina
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Messina
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 157km (98 miles) from Messina