You can get from Milan to Messina by train, bus or flight.
To get from Milan to Messina on Jul 08 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 598 miles (964 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Ticket price range | $3 - $140 | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $32 (€28) • 1 h 35 min | |
Popular travel companies | Sais Autolinee, Wizz Air or Intercity |
Take a bus, flight, ferry or train to travel 598 miles (964 km) between Milan and Messina. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Sais Autolinee, Wizz Air or Intercity among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Milan to Messina.
There are 4 ways to get from Milan to Messina: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to go to Messina from Milan is by taking a ferry, which costs on average $3 (€3).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Messina:
Taking a ferry is about $137 (€122) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $140 (€125) for this route.
A ferry is $28 (€25) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Milan to Messina costing on average $32 (€28).
Taking a ferry is usually $125 (€112) less than taking a train to Messina, which costs on average $128 (€114) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Milan to Messina is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 35 min.
There are alternative travel options to Messina that can usually take longer:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 17 h 15 min.
In comparison, getting to Messina by ferry can take on average 0 h 0 min.
In comparison, taking a train requires on average 8 h 35 min of travel time.
Messina is approximately 598 miles (964 km) away from Milan.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Messina is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Messina from Milan as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Milan to Messina:
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:
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Messina with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Messina as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Messina from Milan.
Before traveling from Milan to Messina, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:
But we recommend booking Milan to Messina tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.
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