How to travel from Prato to Messina, Italy

The distance between Prato and Messina is around 895km (556 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Prato 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.

👋 Also check out MessinaPrato if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Florence (FLR) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Messina Centrale.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.

  • Duration12h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Messina.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prato and Messina

There are several options for getting from Prato to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Prato and Messina is around 895km (556 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 734km (456 miles)

It takes around 7h 15m to get from Prato and Messina by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Prato to Messina is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Prato and Messina is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prato and Messina. It typically takes around 12h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prato to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Firenze Rifredi. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 10m.

Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Prato and Messina. Trains depart 5 times a week and will take around 12h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Prato and Messina. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Prato to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Florence. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Prato and Messina. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Prato to Messina. We recommend that you fly from Florence (FLR) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4h 40m.

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 Prato to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 7h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prato to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 15m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

How do I get from Prato to Messina

Compare travel optionsbetween Prato and Messina

Transport options from Prato to Messina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
4h 40m
€150($150)
hourly895km (556 miles)
Train and Plane5h 35m
€95($95)
hourly1,038km (645 miles)
Train to Bologna Centrale, plane6h 50m
€105($105)
every 4 hours1,064km (661 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 25m
€61($61)
every 3 hours997km (620 miles)
Train
12h 10m
€100($100)
5 times a week916km (569 miles)
Bus and Ferry
12h 40m
€78($78)
twice a week1,042km (647 miles)
Bus
13h 50m
€61($61)
twice daily1,001km (622 miles)
Train and Ferry
7h 15m
€90($90)
twice daily924km (574 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 30m
€150($150)
hourly967km (601 miles)

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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