How to travel from Bari to Messina

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Travel Information from Bari to Messina

distanceDistance213 miles (343 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, ferry, flight or train
priceTicket price range$1 - $23
fastestFastest modeBus • $23 (€20) • 8 h 15 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus

Take a bus, ferry, flight or train to travel 213 miles (343 km) from Bari to Messina. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Flixbus among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Bari to Messina.

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You can travel between Bari and Messina 4 different ways: bus, ferry, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Messina from Bari is by taking a train, which costs on average $1 (€1).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Messina:

A train is generally $21 (€19) less than a bus for the same journey. Taking a bus costs on average $23 (€20) from Bari to Messina.

A train is $20 (€18) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Bari to Messina costing on average $22 (€19).

A train is $1 (€1) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Messina costing on average $2 (€2).

The fastest way to get to Messina from Bari is by bus with an average travel time of 8 h 15 min.

Other travel options to Messina can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Messina by ferry can take on average 0 h 0 min.

In comparison, taking a flight requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 0 h 0 min   of travel time.

The distance is approximately 213 miles (343 km) from Bari to Messina.

The average frequency per day from Bari to Messina is:

  • 1 bus a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bari and Messina as scheduled services by bus, ferry, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bari to Messina:

  • Buses mostly depart from Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Stazione Centrale) and arrive in Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale).
  • Trains most often depart from Bari at Bari Centrale and arrive in Messina at 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 $23 (€20).

Yes, there are direct routes from Bari to Messina with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 1 direct bus a day to Messina with BlaBlaCar.

Direct services to Messina tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Omio customers who travel from Bari to Messina often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Palermo or Rome. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Messina and these popular destinations at a great price.

Before traveling from Bari to Messina, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

  • A bus ticket for this trip costs on average $23 (€20) one way.
  • A ferry ticket for this route costs on average $22 (€19) one way.
  • A plane ticket for this route costs on average $2 (€2) one way.
  • A train ticket for this trip costs on average $1 (€1) one way.

But we recommend booking Bari to Messina tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.

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