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Compare train and bus 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 16m. 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 $68.
Distance: 530 miles (853 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$67 Average price Cheapest | $117 Average price |
16h 36m Average total duration 16h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 46m Average total duration Fastest 13h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Parma to Messina is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Parma to Messina:
A bus is $31 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Parma to Messina costing on average $68 (€55).
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 35m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Parma and Messina as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Milan Linate Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Parma station and arrive in Messina Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Parma, Terminal Bus and arrive in Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale).
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Messina by train.
- Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, Lirosi Linee to go to Messina by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Intercity.
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