The distance between Trapani and Messina is around 329km (204 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Trapani to Messina by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Messina → Trapani if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus and then to Messina Piazza della Repubblica.
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Fly from Trapani (TPS) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
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Take the bus to Palermo Terminal Bus then take the train to Messina Centrale.
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There are several options for getting from Trapani to Messina by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).
The distance between Trapani and Messina is around 329km (204 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Trapani and Messina by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Trapani to Messina is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €50 ($50).
The cheapest way to travel between Trapani and Messina, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Trapani and Messina. We recommend that you drive to Messina. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trapani and Messina. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Trapani to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Palermo Terminal Bus. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Segesta Autolinee S.p.A., Sais Regional, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Trapani and Messina. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trapani to Messina. We recommend that you fly from Trapani (TPS) to Palermo (PMO) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 5h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Trapani and Messina. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trapani to Messina is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €28($28) | 5 times a week | 338km (210 miles) |
Bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica | 7h 45m | €38($38) | 5 times a week | 553km (344 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 40m | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 582km (361 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 4h 35m | €32($32) | 5 times a week | 329km (204 miles) |
Bus to Palermo Airport, train | 4h 50m | €36($36) | twice daily | 338km (210 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | €50($50) | on demand | 330km (205 miles) |
Segesta Autolinee S.p.A.
Sais Regional
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
DAT Danish Air Transport
Alba Star
The following major airports near Messina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.