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Compare bus and train for Messina to Syracuse
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Messina to Syracuse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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$17 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Messina to Syracuse
How to get from Messina to Syracuse by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Messina to Syracuse is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 5385 · Regionale 55079:15 AM3h02Messina Centrale12:17 PMSyracuse station$171One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus6:00 PM2h40Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)8:40 PMSyracuse, Corso Umberto I$111One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus6:00 PM2h40Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)8:40 PMSyracuse, Corso Umberto I$111One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 5385 · Regionale 55079:15 AM3h02Messina Centrale12:17 PMSyracuse station$171One-way1 transfer
Regionale 539111:15 AM2h55Messina Centrale2:10 PMSyracuse station$171One-way0 transfers
Regionale 539111:15 AM2h55Messina Centrale2:10 PMSyracuse station$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 AM2h40Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)9:15 AMSyracuse, Corso Umberto I$221One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:25 AM2h50Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)9:15 AMSyracuse, Corso Umberto I$221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Syracuse:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Syracuse costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Syracuse take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Messina and Syracuse as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Messina Centrale and arrive in Syracuse station.
- Buses mostly depart from Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) and arrive in Syracuse, Corso Umberto I.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Syracuse by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Syracuse by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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