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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 €25. 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 €25, and a train costs an average of €78.
Distance: 599 miles (964 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€66 Average price Cheapest | €124 Average price | €112 Average price |
18h 18m Average total duration 17h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 7m Average total duration 11h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Milan to Messina by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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.
You can get from Milan to Messina 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to get from Milan to Messina is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $20 (€18) compared to other travel options to Messina:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $22 (€19) from Milan to Messina.
Taking a bus costs $58 (€52) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $77 (€70).
The fastest way from Milan to Messina is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 45 min.
There are alternative travel options to Messina that take longer:
Bus takes on average 16 h 30 min.
Getting to Messina by train takes 10 h 15 min on average.
Messina is approximately 598 miles (964 km) away from Milan.
The average frequency per day from Milan to Messina is:
- 1 bus per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Messina from Milan as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Milan to Messina:
The following travel companies offer services from Milan to Messina:
- Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi or Marino Autolinee can get you to Messina by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with Itabus from Milan to Messina for $20 (€18) on Omio.
- Ryanair, easyJet, Alitalia or Air Malta can get you to Messina by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Ryanair from Milan to Messina for $22 (€19) on Omio.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity, Italo or Frecciarossa for trains to Messina. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Intercity Notte Milan to Messina tickets on Omio for $77 (€70).
Yes, there are direct routes from Milan to Messina with the following travel companies:
- You can find 1 direct train per day to Messina with Intercity.
Direct services to Messina tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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