How to travel from Milan to Messina

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Messina

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €28. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 9m. 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 €28, and a train costs an average of €48.

Distance: 599 miles (964 km)

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€57

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Cheapest

€109

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€62

Average price

17h 47m

Average total duration

17h 17m

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30m

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12h 12m

Average total duration

11h 42m

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5h 9m

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2h 9m

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3h 0m

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1.0 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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2.9 - 5.8kg

CO2 emissions

FlixBus

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Intercity Notte

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easyJet

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from Milan to Messina

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:30PM18h20
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
09:50AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
$581One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:20PM20h30
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
07:50PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
$441One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9649 · FRECCIAROSSA 1000 9431+Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1955
04:58PM12h17
Milan Centrale
05:15AMMessina Centrale
$2771One-way
2 transfers

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Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1963
08:10PM16h35
Milan Centrale
12:45PMMessina Centrale
$1441One-way
0 transfers
Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 1963
08:10PM16h35
Milan Centrale
12:45PMMessina Centrale
$1441One-way
0 transfers
Intercity NotteInterCityNotte 797+IntercityIntercity 723
10:18PM17h17
Milan Porta Garibaldi
03:35PMMessina Centrale
$1461One-way
1 transfer
Itabus2125
10:40AM19h05
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
05:45AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
$591One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
01:05PM17h15
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
06:20AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
$631One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:45PM21h05
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
07:50PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
$441One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Milan to Messina

Travel to Messina 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 Milan to Messina.

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There are 3 options to travel between Milan and Messina including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Milan to Messina is a flight with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A flight is $17 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Milan to Messina costing on average $35 (€28).

A flight is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Milan to Messina costing on average $60 (€48).

The fastest way to travel from Milan to Messina is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Messina take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 5m.

Bus takes on average 17h 15m.

The distance from Milan to Messina is approximately 599 miles (964 km).
The average frequency per day from Milan to Messina is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Milan and Messina 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 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 Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento to go to Messina by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Messina by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, ITA, KM Malta Airlines, Sais Regional, Ryanair, Wizz Air, Neos Air to go to Messina by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Milan to Messina with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte, Intercity.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
  • 14 direct flights per day with easyJet, ITA, KM Malta Airlines, Ryanair, Neos Air.
Omio customers who travel from Milan to Messina often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Rome, Taormina, Palermo, Milazzo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Messina and these popular destinations at a great price.
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