Rome2Rio

How to get fromMessina to Brindisiby ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Brindisi

See all options

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

  1. Ferry, train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train train Fr
    3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Brindisitrain train Ic
    6h 32m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Brindisibus bus
    6h 35m
    €30–45

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Brindisicar car
    5h 21m
    €72–112

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane plane CTA - BDS
    6h 48m
    €77–168

  5. Ferry, train via Amantea (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Amantea to Brindisitrain train Ic
    7h

  6. Bus via Cosenza

    1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Cosenza Bus Stationbus bus Itabus
    2. Take the bus from Cosenza to Brindisibus bus
    8h 40m
    €32–64

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€54Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Messina to Brindisi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 432.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 32m

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

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Brindisi twice daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides