How to travel from Sanremo to Messina, Italy

The distance between Sanremo and Messina is around 1,123km (698 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Sanremo to Messina by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then Milano Rogoredo and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.

  • Duration12h 5m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Messina Centrale.

  • Duration16h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Savona and then to Villa S. Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.

  • Duration18h 5m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Messina.

  • Duration24h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sanremo and Messina

There are several options for getting from Sanremo to Messina by train, plane, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Sanremo and Messina is around 1,123km (698 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 903km (561 miles)

It takes around 6h 30m to get from Sanremo and Messina by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Sanremo to Messina is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Sanremo and Messina is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Sanremo and Messina. It typically takes around 16h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Sanremo to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 55m.

Trenitalia, Thello and Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Sanremo and Messina. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 16h 55m, 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 Sanremo and Messina. It typically takes around 24h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Sanremo to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 24h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Sanremo and Messina. Buses run once daily and take around 24h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sanremo to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 6h 30m.

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 Sanremo to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 6h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sanremo to Messina is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 6h 30m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

How do I get from Sanremo to Messina

Compare travel optionsbetween Sanremo and Messina

Transport options from Sanremo to Messina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 4 similar
6h 30m
€65($65)
every 3 hours1,157km (719 miles)
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane8h 15m
€86($86)
once daily1,190km (739 miles)
Train to Savona, plane8h 45m
€84($84)
every 4 hours1,413km (878 miles)
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, plane9hrs
€86($86)
every 3 hours1,467km (912 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 35m
€225($225)
6 times a week1,123km (698 miles)
Train and Ferry
12h 5m
€135($135)
twice daily1,458km (906 miles)
Train
16h 55m
€130($130)
twice daily1,257km (781 miles)
Bus and Ferry
18h 5m
€105($105)
4 times a week1,438km (894 miles)
Bus
24h 35m
€100($100)
once daily1,712km (1,064 miles)
Car and Ferry
13hrs
€200($200)
hourly1,322km (822 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