There are 3 ways to get from Aci Castello to Messina by train (Trenitalia), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Acireale to Messina Centraletrain Re / ...
2h 13m€9–17Bus
- Take the bus from Aci Castello to Cataniabus
- Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Sais Autolinee 8914 / ...
3h 10mDrive 88.4 km
- Drive from Aci Castello to Messinacar 88.4 km
1h 4m€15–21
Aci Castello to Messina by train (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Aci Castello to Messina is to train which costs €8 - €18 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Aci Castello to Messina is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct bus from Aci Castello to Messina. However, there are services departing from Aci Castello and arriving at Messina Piazza della Repubblica via Catania Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Aci Castello to Messina. However, there are services departing from Cannizzaro and arriving at Messina Centrale via Acireale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Aci Castello and Messina is 87 km. The road distance is 88.4 km.
The best way to get from Aci Castello to Messina without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €8 - €18.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Aci Castello to Messina, including transfers.
Aci Castello to Messina bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, depart from Aci Castello station.
Aci Castello to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Acireale station.
The best way to get from Aci Castello to Messina is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs €8 - €18. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 10m.
What companies run services between Aci Castello, Italy and Messina, Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Acireale to Messina Centrale every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aci Castello to Messina Piazza della Repubblica via Catania and Catania Central Bus Station in around 3h 10m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Acireale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 091-6208000
- [email protected]
- Website
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
Bus from Aci Castello to Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Schedules at
- aziendasicilianatrasporti.it
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Booking & Getting There
Aci Castello to Messina bus services, operated by Azienda Siciliana Trasporti, arrive at Catania station.
Aci Castello to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aci Castello to Messina is 88 km. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Aci Castello to Messina.
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