How to travel from San Gimignano to Messina, Italy

The distance between San Gimignano and Messina is around 939km (584 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from San Gimignano 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 MessinaSan Gimignano if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Pisa Centrale, plane

Take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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3 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Bus and Ferry

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

  • Duration13h 30m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Messina.

  • Duration15h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between San Gimignano and Messina

There are several options for getting from San Gimignano 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 15h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €73 ($73).

The distance between San Gimignano and Messina is around 939km (584 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 698km (434 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from San Gimignano and Messina by train and ferry.

The quickest way to get from San Gimignano to Messina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between San Gimignano and Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from San Gimignano and Messina. It typically takes around 15h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from San Gimignano to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Siena-Via Tozzi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 15h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between San Gimignano and Messina. Buses run twice daily and take around 15h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from San Gimignano to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze Rifredi then fly from Florence (FLR) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 5h 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 San Gimignano to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Firenze S.M.N. and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 8h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from San Gimignano to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from San Gimignano to Messina

Compare travel optionsbetween San Gimignano and Messina

Transport options from San Gimignano to Messina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane + 3 similar
5h 45m
€73($73)
hourly999km (621 miles)
Train and Plane5h 50m
€160($160)
hourly962km (597 miles)
Train to Firenze S.M.N., plane6h 25m
€115($115)
hourly1,128km (701 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane6h 60m
€68($68)
every 4 hours1,006km (625 miles)
Bus and Ferry
13h 30m
€85($85)
twice a week1,080km (671 miles)
Bus
15h 10m
€61($61)
twice daily1,010km (628 miles)
Train and Ferry
8h 25m
€100($100)
twice daily986km (613 miles)
Car and Ferry
9h 30m
€145($145)
hourly939km (584 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