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

The cheapest way to get from Ferrara to Messina is to train and fly and bus which costs €29 - €200 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ferrara to Messina is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs €29 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Ferrara and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Ferrara to Messina. However, there are services departing from Kennedy and arriving at Messina via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 8m.

How far is it from Ferrara to Messina?

The distance between Ferrara and Messina is 1038 km.

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

The best way to get from Ferrara to Messina without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 9h 12m and costs €150 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Ferrara to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ferrara to Messina bus from?

Ferrara to Messina bus services, operated by TPER spa, depart from Kennedy station.

Where does the Ferrara to Messina bus arrive?

Ferrara to Messina bus services, operated by TPER spa, arrive at Bologna Autostazione station.

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

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Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1213+ hotels available in Messina.

Ferrara to Messina - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, car

There are 10 ways to get from Ferrara to Messina by train, car ferry, bus, car, ferry, or plane

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

Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
2. Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
9h 12m
€150–328
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BLQ - CTA
3. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus
5h 40m
€29–192
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazionebus 356
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Messinabus N597
16h 8m
€89–147
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Ferrara to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
10h 22m
€173–250
Bus via Bologna
1. Take the bus from Kennedy to Bologna Autostazionebus 356
2. Take the bus from Bologna Autostazione to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
17h 23m
€69–137
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane VCE - CTA
3. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus
6h 26m
€42–200
Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FLR - CTA
3. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus
6h 28m
€53–230
Train, train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Padovatrain
2. Take the train from Padova to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane VRN - CTA
4. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus
7h 3m
€51–317
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Bologna centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BLQ - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 26m
€48–241
Train, train to Pisa International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Ferrara to Firenze S.M.N.train
2. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
3. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PSA - CTA
4. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus
7h 49m
€73–270

Ferrara to Messina by train and car ferry

7Weekly Services

9h 12mAverage Duration

€150Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,038.4 km
Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Kennedy to Messina via Bologna Centrale in around 16h 8m.

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