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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Cesena is to bus via Rome which costs €50 - €95 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Cesena is to train and fly which takes 6h 33m and costs €35 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Cesena?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Cesena. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale Station and arriving at Cesena via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Cesena?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Cesena. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Cesena via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.

How far is it from Messina to Cesena?

The distance between Messina and Cesena is 1070 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Cesena without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 54m to get from Messina to Cesena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Cesena bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Messina to Cesena train from?

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

Where does the Messina to Cesena bus arrive?

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

Where does the Messina to Cesena train arrive?

Messina to Cesena train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cesena?

There are 1169+ hotels available in Cesena.

Messina to Cesena - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Messina to Cesena by ferry, train, bus, night train, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
9h 54m
Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CTA - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
6h 33m
€37–231
Bus via Rome
1. Take the bus from Messina Centrale Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus Autoservizi Salemi S202
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Cesenabus
14h 35m
€54–92
Night train, train
1. Take the nighttrain from Messina Centrale to Bologna Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain Ic
15h 29m
€98–177
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Cesenacar
10h 7m
€152–232
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Bologna Centralebus N597
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Cesena Accoglienzabus N554
16h 10m
€96–143
Train, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane CTA - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
7h 23m
€55–303
Train, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane CTA - AOI
3. Take the train from Falconara Marittima to Cesenatrain
7h 36m
€55–261
Train, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane CTA - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
8h 21m
€60–253
Train, fly to Federico Fellini Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Federico Fellini Airport (RMI)plane CTA - RMI
7h 5m
€75–297
Train, fly to Pisa International Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane CTA - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Cesenatrain
8h 39m
€77–341

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights

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Distance: 1,070.1 km
Duration: 9h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Messina Centrale Station to Cesena via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 14h 35m.

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