How to travel from Messina to Florence

There are 3 options to travel between Messina and Florence including taking a bus, train, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Messina to Florence is a bus with an average price of $84 (€70).

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

A bus is $46 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Florence costing on average $129 (€108).

The fastest way to travel from Messina to Florence is by train with an average journey time of 11h 31m.

Other travel options to Florence take longer:

Bus takes on average 14h 8m.

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

The average frequency per day from Messina to Florence is:

• Around 13 trains per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.

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

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

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

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

• Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Florence by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Salemi to go to Florence by bus.

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

• 1 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte.
• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.

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

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

In Florence, you can climb to Piazzale Michelangelo for panoramic views of the city's skyline, visit the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo's David, and take a cooking class to master traditional Tuscan dishes. Enjoy a wine tasting tour in the Chianti region and explore the vibrant San Lorenzo Market. Don't miss the iconic Florence Cathedral with its stunning dome, the Uffizi Gallery for masterpieces by Botticelli and Michelangelo, and Ponte Vecchio for its historic charm. Visit Palazzo Vecchio, a medieval fortress-palace, and the elegant Boboli Gardens behind Pitti Palace.

To fully experience Florence, plan for at least 3 to 4 days to explore its rich history, art, and architecture, including must-sees like the Uffizi Gallery, Florence Cathedral, and Ponte Vecchio.