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Compare bus and train for Florence to Messina
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $82 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $82, while a flight costs an average of $419.
Distance: 445 miles (717 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
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$419 Average price | $144 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $233 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 25m Average total duration 10h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 51m Average total duration 14h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Messina:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Messina costing on average $144.
A bus is $336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Messina costing on average $419.
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 25m.
Bus takes on average 14h 51m.
Tickets start at around $82 compared to roughly $233 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $151. The journey takes 14h 21m versus 9h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Florence to Messina
How to get from Florence to Messina by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Florence to Messina is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:00 PM12h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:20 AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$561One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:00 PM12h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:20 AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$561One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus6:00 PM12h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:20 AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$561One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus10:00 PM13h10Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)11:10 AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$701One-way0 transfers
21253:25 PM14h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)5:45 AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$831One-way0 transfers- FlixBus4:40 AM15h10Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:50 PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$1371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Messina:
A bus is $62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Messina costing on average $144.
A bus is $336 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Messina costing on average $419.
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 25m.
Bus takes on average 14h 51m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Florence Santa Maria Novella and arrive in Messina Centrale.
- Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale).
- Travel with Vueling, Volotea, ITA to go to Messina by flight.
- Travel with Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciargento, Intercity Notte to go to Messina by train.
- Travel with Salemi, FlixBus, Itabus to go to Messina by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Vueling, Volotea.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
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