How to travel from Trieste to Messina, Italy
The distance between Trieste and Messina is around 1,075km (668 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Trieste to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Messina → Trieste if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Trieste (TRS) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€73($73)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Venezia Mestre and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration10h 55m
- 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.
- Duration18hrs
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€150($150)
Multiple bus operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration12h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€205($205)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trieste and Messina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Trieste to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 4h 50m.
The distance between Trieste and Messina is around 1,075km (668 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 842km (523 miles)
It takes around 4h 50m to get from Trieste and Messina by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Trieste to Messina is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx €73 ($73).
The cheapest way to travel between Trieste and Messina is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Trieste and Messina. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Trieste and Messina. It typically takes around 18hrs and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Trieste 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 18hrs.
Florentia Bus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Trieste and Messina. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 18hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trieste to Messina. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4h 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 Trieste to Messina. We recommend that you fly from Trieste (TRS) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trieste to Messina is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).
Compare travel optionsbetween Trieste and Messina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 50m | €73($73) | hourly | 1,075km (668 miles) |
| Fly to Palermo (PMO), Train | 6h 15m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 1,136km (706 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 7h 15m | €105($105) | twice daily | 1,318km (819 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 55m | €115($115) | once daily | 1,294km (804 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 15h 40m | €110($110) | once daily | 1,389km (863 miles) |
Bus | 18hrs | €150($150) | 6 times a week | 1,404km (872 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 12h 55m | €205($205) | hourly | 1,345km (836 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Trieste and Messina
Train operators
Bus companies
Florentia Bus
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