How to travel from Florence to Messina

There are 2 options to travel between Florence and Messina including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Messina is a bus with an average price of €43.

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Messina:

A bus is €58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Messina costing on average €101.

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Messina is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Messina take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 45m.

Bus takes on average 13h 13m.

The distance from Florence to Messina is approximately 445 miles (717 km).

The average frequency per day from Florence to Messina is:

• Around 15 flights per day.
• Around 9 buses per day.
• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 1 ferries per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Messina Centrale.
• Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Messina, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Volotea, Vueling, ITA to go to Messina by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Autolinee Federico to go to Messina by bus.
• Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Frecciargento to go to Messina by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Messina with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct flights per day with Volotea, Vueling.
• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar.
• 1 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte, Intercity.

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

Most travelers need at least three days in Messina to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Messina, you can visit the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, a unique Norman-Arab style church, and explore the vibrant Piazza del Duomo, which offers access to landmarks like the Messina Cathedral and the Renaissance Fountain of Orion. Enjoy scenic views and boat tours at the Strait of Messina, and don't miss the daily show at the Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock. Discover local Sicilian products at the markets, stroll along the waterfront, and visit the Regional Museum of Messina. For panoramic city views, head to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Montalto.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Messina allows visitors to explore its main attractions, such as the Cathedral of Messina, the Regional Museum, and enjoy the local cuisine and nearby beaches.