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

The cheapest way to get from Brindisi to Messina is to bus via Quattromiglia which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brindisi to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 5h 26m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Brindisi and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brindisi and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.

How far is it from Brindisi to Messina?

The distance between Brindisi and Messina is 433 km.

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

The best way to get from Brindisi to Messina without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 6h 34m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Brindisi to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brindisi to Messina bus from?

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

Where does the Brindisi to Messina bus arrive?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1234+ hotels available in Messina.

Brindisi to Messina - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, car

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

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Train, car ferry
best
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 carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
6h 34m
€46–145
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brindisi to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
6h 40m
€30–65
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Brindisi to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5h 26m
€70–101
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
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 26m
€72–155
Train, ferry (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 20m
Bus via Quattromiglia
1. Take the bus from Brindisi to Bivio Rendebus
2. Take the bus from Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi to Messina Centrale Stationbus
7h 59m
€31–55
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
6h 26m
€77–183

Brindisi to Messina by train and car ferry

7Weekly Services

6h 34mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Distance: 432.9 km
Duration: 6h 34m

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. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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