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How to get fromBrindisi to Messinaby train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Brindisi to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Brindisi to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    6h 9m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brindisi to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus bus
    6h 40m
    €30–45

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Brindisi to Villa San Giovannicar car
    2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    5h 26m
    €71–103

  4. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BDS - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    6h 10m
    €75–170

  5. Bus via Cosenza

    1. Take the bus from Brindisi to Cosenzabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cosenza Bus Station to Messina Main Train Stationbus bus Itabus
    8h 20m
    €33–65

  6. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane BDS - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    5h 55m
    €82–183

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Brindisi, 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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