What is the cheapest way to get from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Messina is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Messina?

The fastest way to get from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 5h 31m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Brindisi Airport (BDS) and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Messina. However, there are services departing from Borgo Casale and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Brindisi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Messina?

The distance between Brindisi Airport (BDS) and Messina is 532 km.

How do I travel from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Messina?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Messina bus from?

Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Messina bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Brindisi station.

Where does the Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Messina bus arrive?

Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Messina bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

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Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Messina - 7 ways to travel via train, plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car

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Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BDS - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 7m
€70–152
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brindisi to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
7h 56m
€31–46
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Brindisi to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
7h 16m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5h 31m
€70–101
Fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BDS - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
5h 51m
€76–176
Train, ferry via Amantea (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Brindisi 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 38m
Bus via Brindisi
1. Take the bus from Brindisi to Messinabus N595
8h 44m
€37–67

Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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4h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 531.6 km
Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Brindisi Airport (BDS), Italy and Messina, Italy?

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Brindisi to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica twice daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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