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

The cheapest way to get from Bari to Messina is to bus via Taranto which costs €35 - €50 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bari to Messina is to fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs €50 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Bari and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bari and arriving at Messina. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.

How far is it from Bari to Messina?

The distance between Bari and Messina is 468 km.

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

The best way to get from Bari to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Bari to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bari to Messina bus from?

Bari to Messina bus services, operated by Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l., depart from Bari Viale Unità d'Italia station.

Where does the Bari to Messina bus arrive?

Bari to Messina bus services, operated by Ferrovie del Sud Est e Servizi Automobilistici S.r.l., arrive at Taranto Porto Mercantile station.

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

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Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1160+ hotels available in Messina.

Bari to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bari to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Amanteatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
7h 12m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bari to Messinabus 590
8h 45m
€26–70
Bus via Taranto
1. Take the bus from Bari Viale Unità d'Italia to Taranto Porto Mercantilebus 110
2. Take the bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
8h
€37–46
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Bari to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5h 18m
€71–102
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
4h 26m
€51–145
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
8h 31m
€65–215
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bari to Policoro Via Bolognabus
2. Take the bus from Policoro Via Bologna to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
8h 55m
€69–100
Fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BRI - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 27m
€75–184

Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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2h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 468.4 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Bari, Italy and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Bari Viale Unità d'Italia to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Taranto Porto Mercantile and Taranto via Porto Mercantile in around 8h.

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