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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Bologna is to bus which costs €28 - €100 and takes 9h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Bologna is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 26m and costs €65 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Bologna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina Centrale Station station and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Bologna?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Bologna. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Bologna via Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

How far is it from Messina to Bologna?

The distance between Messina and Bologna is 642 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Bologna without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 33m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Messina to Bologna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Bologna bus from?

Messina to Bologna bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Messina Centrale Station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Bologna train from?

Messina to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Train or bus from Messina to Bologna?

The best way to get from Messina to Bologna is to bus which takes 9h 11m and costs €28 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Messina to Bologna bus arrive?

Messina to Bologna bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Messina to Bologna train arrive?

Messina to Bologna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Bologna by ferry, train, bus, car, plane, train (Trenitalia), or shuttle

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain
6h 33m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Centrale Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus Autoservizi Salemi S202
9h 11m
€28–100
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Bolognacar
6h 56m
€102–162
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane REG - FCO
4h 26m
€67–279
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
8h 22m
€71–143
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CTA - FCO
5h 31m
€41–142
Train to Palermo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane PMO - FCO
7h 4m
€55–175
Ferry, train, shuttle to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train
3. Take a shuttle bus from S. Eufemia Lamezia Terme - Stazione FS to 2º Reggimento Aves Sirioshuttle
4. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SUF - FCO
8h 14m

Messina to Bologna by bus and foot

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9h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 641.6 km
Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Bologna, Lazio, Italy?

Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Messina Centrale Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina twice daily. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 9h. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Messina Centrale to Roma Termini every 4 hours. Tickets cost €65–150 and the journey takes 8h 14m.

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