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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Milan to Messina

Composite routes from Milan to Messina

Cheapest
13 h 5 min
Car
1247 km.
from $68
Fastest
1 h 54 min
Plane
Other
18 h 40 min
Bus
964 km.
from €103.26
Details
5 h 30 min
Bus, Plane
963 km.
from $119.53
10 h 11 min
Train, Ferry
963 km.
from $207.39
6 h
Train, Plane
963 km.
from $138.86
6 h 9 min
Bus, Plane
963 km.
from $175.60
7 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
963 km.
from $194.14
7 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
963 km.
from $135.84
6 h 54 min
Train, Plane
963 km.
from $172.85
8 h 4 min
Bus, Train
963 km.
from $91.35
11 h 59 min
Ferry
964 km.
from $382.59

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$635.22
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$53.36–$381.13
Plane from Turin Caselle Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.57–$762.26

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.90–$355.72

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$29.22–$177.86
Plane from Turin Caselle Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$26.68–$495.47

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Linate Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$60.98–$393.83
Plane from Linate Airport to Reggio
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.34–$457.35
Plane from Linate Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.09–$241.38
Plane from Turin Caselle Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$381.13

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Linate Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.87–$381.13
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.28–$393.83
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Vincenzo
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.82–$241.38

Aeroitalia

Website:
aeroitalia.com/en
Plane from Linate Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$69.87–$381.13
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$95.28–$393.83
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Vincenzo
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.82–$241.38

Neos

Website:
neosair.it/
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.25–$266.79
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.87–$292.20

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Messina
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$120.69–$165.16

Flibco

Phone:
+352 26 58 57 1
Email:
info@flibco.com
Website:
flibco.com/en
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.80–$15.25

TerraVision IT

Email:
customerservices@terravision.eu
Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.62–$12.70

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Email:
mail@autostradale.it
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.21–$20.33

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

Phone:
(+39) 0923 98.11.20
Website:
autoservizisalemi.it/en/
Bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Messina
Ave. Duration:
17h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$41.92–$95.28

Etna Trasporti

Phone:
+39 06 164160
Email:
info@etnatrasporti.it
Website:
etnatrasporti.it/
Bus from Coffa Strada Statale 514 to Catania
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.99–$8.89

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Messina
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.26–$22.87
Train from Melito Porto Salvo to Reggio
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.32–$6.99
Train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Villa
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$4.70
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.25–$50.82
Train from Milan Centrale to Torino
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.80–$33.03
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.26–$21.60
Train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Messina
Ave. Duration:
16h 40m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$76.23–$279.49
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.52–$190.56
Train from Napoli Afragola to Villa
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.03–$88.93
Train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Villa
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.99–$40.65

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
4h 37m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$114.34–$152.45
Train from Napoli Afragola to Villa
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.55–$69.87
Train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Villa
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.41–$33.03
Train from Milan Centrale to Torino
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.65–$52.09

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Melito Porto Salvo to Reggio
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.21–$6.99
Train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Villa
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.07–$5.59
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$25.41
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.53–$13.97

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Email:
my-link@trenord.it
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Milano Porta Garibaldi to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
41 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.34–$6.99

Trenitalia Intercity Night

Phone:
06 3000
Website:
trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Milan Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
16h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.99–$152.45

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Milan to Messina
Ave. Duration:
13h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$77.75

Blu Jet

Phone:
342 32 55 869
Website:
blujetlines.it/index.php
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.09–$3.10

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Milan to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Milan to Messina is to bus and ferry which costs $35.87 - $81.52 and takes 17h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Milan to Messina?

The fastest way to get from Milan to Messina is to fly and train which takes 5h 30m and costs $42.39 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Milan and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Milano, San Donato M3 and arriving at Messina Centrale Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Milan and Messina?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Milan Centrale and arriving at Messina Centrale. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 35m.

How far is it from Milan to Messina?

The distance between Milan and Messina is 1116 km.

How do I travel from Milan to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Milan to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 11m and costs $86.96 - $239.13 .

How long does it take to get from Milan to Messina?

It takes approximately 5h 30m to get from Milan to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Milan to Messina bus from?

Milan to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Milano, San Donato M3 station.

Where do I catch the Milan to Messina train from?

Milan to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Milan Centrale station.

Train, bus or fly from Milan to Messina?

The best way to get from Milan to Messina is to train which takes 16h 40m and costs $65.22 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $103.26 - $141.30 and takes 18h 40m. There are no good options to fly between Milan to Messina.

Where does the Milan to Messina bus arrive?

Milan to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Messina station.

Where does the Milan to Messina train arrive?

Milan to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Messina Centrale station.

How do I get a train ticket from Milan to Messina?

Book your Milan to Messina train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Milan to Messina?

Book your Milan to Messina bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 843+ hotels available in Messina. Prices start at $21.21 per night.

Can I share a ride from Milan to Messina?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Milan and Messina. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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