How to travel from Milan to Messina

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

The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Messina is a bus with an average price of $104 (€87).

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

A bus is $65 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Messina costing on average $169 (€142).

A bus is $125 (€105) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Milan to Messina costing on average $229 (€193).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Messina is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 26m.

Other travel options to Messina take longer:

Train takes on average 15h 21m.

Bus takes on average 19h 1m.

The distance from Milan to Messina is approximately 599 miles (964 km).

The average frequency per day from Milan to Messina is:

• Around 48 flights per day.
• Around 16 buses per day.
• Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Messina 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 Milan to Messina:

• Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Milan Centrale and arrive in Messina Centrale.
• Buses mostly depart from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and arrive in Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale).

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

• Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Salemi, Marino Autolinee to go to Messina by bus.
• Travel with Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Intercity, Frecciargento to go to Messina by train.
• Travel with easyJet, Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair, Aeroitalia, Eurowings to go to Messina by flight.

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

• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
• 1 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte.
• 16 direct flights per day with easyJet, Malta Air, ITA, Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Milan to Messina often also extend their vacation to go to Taormina, Rome, Catania, Palermo, Naples. 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.