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Compare bus and train for Parma to Messina
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Parma to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 530 miles (853 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$54 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $103 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 36m Average total duration 16h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 49m Average total duration Fastest 13h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Messina:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Messina costing on average $119 (€97).
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 6m.
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How to get from Parma to Messina by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Parma to Messina is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:35 AM17h10Parma3:45 AMMessina$501One-way0 transfers
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- 10:35 AM17h10Parma3:45 AMMessina$501One-way0 transfers
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- 10:35 AM17h10Parma3:45 AMMessina$501One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Messina:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Messina costing on average $119 (€97).
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 6m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Messina as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale).
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in Messina Centrale.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Messina by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus to go to Messina by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Intercity Notte, Intercity.
- 1 direct buses per day with Itabus.
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