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.
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.
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Take the train to Genova Sestri Ponen. then fly from Genoa (GOA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
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Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe then Milano Rogoredo and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Messina Centrale.
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Take the bus to Savona and then to Villa S. Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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Take the bus to Turin and then to Messina.
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 4 similar | 6h 30m | €65($65) | every 3 hours | 1,157km (719 miles) |
Train to Pisa Centrale, plane | 8h 15m | €86($86) | once daily | 1,190km (739 miles) |
Train to Savona, plane | 8h 45m | €84($84) | every 4 hours | 1,413km (878 miles) |
Train to Genova P.Za Principe, plane | 9hrs | €86($86) | every 3 hours | 1,467km (912 miles) |
Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 35m | €225($225) | 6 times a week | 1,123km (698 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 12h 5m | €135($135) | twice daily | 1,458km (906 miles) |
Train | 16h 55m | €130($130) | twice daily | 1,257km (781 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 5m | €105($105) | 4 times a week | 1,438km (894 miles) |
Bus | 24h 35m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,712km (1,064 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 13hrs | €200($200) | hourly | 1,322km (822 miles) |
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