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Compare bus and train for Syracuse to Messina
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Syracuse to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 78 miles (126 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$17 Average price | $14 Average price Cheapest |
3h 13m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 33m Average total duration 3h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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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 Syracuse to Messina:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse to Messina costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
Travel optionsfrom Syracuse to Messina
How to get from Syracuse to Messina by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Syracuse to Messina is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus7:15 AM2h45Syracuse, Corso Umberto I10:00 AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$131One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:15 AM2h45Syracuse, Corso Umberto I10:00 AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 7347:37 AM2h28Syracuse station10:05 AMMessina Centrale$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
Regionale 53965:00 AM2h50Syracuse station7:50 AMMessina Centrale$171One-way0 transfers
Regionale 5516 · Regionale 53783:54 PM2h50Syracuse station6:44 PMMessina Centrale$171One-way1 transfer
Regionale 53965:00 AM2h50Syracuse station7:50 AMMessina Centrale$171One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM2h50Syracuse, Corso Umberto I8:10 PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$221One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:20 PM4h05Syracuse, Corso Umberto I9:25 PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Syracuse to Messina:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Syracuse to Messina costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 3m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Syracuse and Messina as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Syracuse station and arrive in Messina Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Syracuse, Corso Umberto I and arrive in Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale).
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar to go to Messina by bus.
- Travel with Regionale, Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Messina by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
- 11 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.
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