How to travel from Trento to Messina, Italy
The distance between Trento and Messina is around 1,154km (717 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Trento 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 Messina → Trento if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then fly from Verona (VRN) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time1h 45m
- Typical cost€85($85)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Paola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration10hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€115($115)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Bologna and then to Messina Piazza della Repubblica.
- Duration16h 40m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€88($88)
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration12hrs
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€190($190)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trento and Messina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Trento to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between Trento and Messina is around 1,154km (717 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 948km (589 miles)
It takes around 10hrs to get from Trento and Messina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Trento to Messina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Trento and Messina is to take the train, then take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Trento and Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then fly from Verona (VRN) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trento and Messina. It typically takes around 16h 40m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Trento to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bologna. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 40m.
FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Trento and Messina. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 16h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trento to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Verona Porta Nuova then fly from Verona (VRN) 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 Trento to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Paola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 10hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trento to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10hrs and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Compare travel optionsbetween Trento and Messina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 50m | €85($85) | hourly | 1,154km (717 miles) |
| Train to Bologna Centrale, plane | 6h 20m | €110($110) | 5 times a day | 1,163km (723 miles) |
| Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane | 6h 55m | €110($110) | every 3 hours | 1,238km (769 miles) |
| Train to Verona Porta Nuova, plane | 7h 5m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 1,179km (733 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 7h 10m | €74($74) | every 2 hours | 1,326km (824 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 10hrs | €115($115) | once daily | 1,204km (748 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 15h 45m | €105($105) | twice a week | 1,337km (831 miles) |
Bus | 16h 40m | €88($88) | 6 times a week | 1,334km (829 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12hrs | €190($190) | hourly | 1,259km (782 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Trento and Messina
Train operators
Bus companies
Lirosi Linee
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Caronte & Tourist
Airports near Messina
The following major airports near Messina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Messina
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Messina
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 157km (98 miles) from Messina