How to travel from Messina to Milan

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Messina to Milan

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Messina to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €26, and a flight costs an average of €20.

Distance: 599 miles (964 km)

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€84

Average price

Cheapest

€133

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€152

Average price

17h 37m

Average total duration

17h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

14h 32m

Average total duration

14h 2m

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30m

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4h 56m

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1h 56m

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3h 0m

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1.0 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.9 - 5.8kg

CO2 emissions

Autoservizi Salemi

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Intercity Notte

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Ryanair

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from Messina to Milan

How to get from Messina to Milan by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Messina to Milan is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:15PM17h30
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
01:45PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$581One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:15PM17h30
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
01:45PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$581One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:15PM17h30
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
01:45PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$581One-way
0 transfers

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IntercityIntercity 724+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 798
01:20PM17h35
Messina Centrale
06:55AMMilan Porta Garibaldi
$1461One-way
1 transfer
IntercityIntercity 724+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 798
01:20PM17h35
Messina Centrale
06:55AMMilan Porta Garibaldi
$1461One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM18h20
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
05:15AMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
$631One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM19h00
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
05:55AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$631One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2126
09:35PM19h05
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
04:40PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano
$831One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Messina to Milan

Travel to Milan easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Messina to Milan.

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There are 3 options to travel between Messina and Milan including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Messina to Milan is a flight with an average price of $26 (€20).

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

A flight is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Messina to Milan costing on average $33 (€26).

A flight is $65 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Milan costing on average $91 (€72).

The fastest way to travel from Messina to Milan is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 49m.

Other travel options to Milan take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 40m.

Bus takes on average 17h 25m.

The distance from Messina to Milan is approximately 599 miles (964 km).
The average frequency per day from Messina to Milan is:
  • Around 39 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 3 ferries per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Messina to Milan:
  • Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Milan Linate Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Messina Centrale and arrive in Milan Centrale.
  • Buses mostly depart from Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) and arrive in Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Messina to Milan, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Wizz Air, ITA, easyJet, KM Malta Airlines, Aeroitalia, Neos Air to go to Milan by flight.
  • Travel with Intercity Notte, Italo, Intercity to go to Milan by train.
  • Travel with Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Milan by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Messina to Milan with the following travel companies:
  • 14 direct flights per day with Ryanair, ITA, easyJet, KM Malta Airlines, Neos Air.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte, Intercity.
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Messina to Milan often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Rome, Venice, Como, Florence. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Milan and these popular destinations at a great price.
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