Travel optionsfrom Bari to Messina
You can get from Bari to Messina by train, bus or flight.
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To get from Bari to Messina on Sep 17 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Travel Information from Bari to Messina
 | Distance | 213 miles (343 km) |
 | Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train |
 | Ticket price range | $70 - $186 |
 | Cheapest mode | Bus • $70 (€56) • 8 h 15 min |
 | Fastest mode | Flight • $186 (€148) • 1 h 10 min |
 | Popular travel companies | Flixbus, Malta Air or Frecciargento |
Travel 213 miles (343 km) by bus, flight or train between Bari and Messina. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $70 (€56). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus, Malta Air or Frecciargento among others. Travelers can even take a direct from Bari to Messina.
Travel Tips
There are 3 travel options from Bari to Messina: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Messina from Bari is by taking a bus with an average price of $70 (€56).
This is compared to other travel options to Messina:
A bus is $116 (€92) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Bari to Messina costing on average $186 (€148).
A bus is generally $53 (€42) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $123 (€98) from Bari to Messina.
The quickest way to travel to Messina from Bari is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 10 min compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:
In comparison, getting to Messina by bus can take on average 8 h 15 min.
In comparison, going by train can take 9 h 26 min on average.
The distance from Bari to Messina is approximately 213 miles (343 km).
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bari to Messina:
- Buses from Bari to Messina most often leave from Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi and arrive in Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale).
- Trains mostly leave from Bari Centrale and tend to arrive in Messina Centrale.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bari to Messina, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Flixbus can take you to Messina by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for Flixbus from Bari to Messina for $70 (€56).
- Travel with Malta Air for flights to Messina. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Malta Air Bari to Messina tickets on Omio for $186 (€148).
- Frecciargento can get you to Messina by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Frecciargento from Bari to Messina for $123 (€98) on Omio.
When planning your trip from Bari to Messina, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
- Bus tickets are costing on average $70 (€56) one way.
- Plane tickets are costing on average $186 (€148) one way.
- Train tickets cost on average $123 (€98) one way.
However, we recommend buying tickets from Bari to Messina online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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