Rome2Rio

How to get fromMilano Centrale Station to Messinaby plane, ferry, train, bus, night train, or car

Find Transport to Messina

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Milano Centrale Station to Messina by plane, ferry, train, bus, night train, or car

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

  1. Fly Milan Linate Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane LIN - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    5h 8m

  2. Train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train train
    2. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MXP - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    6h 30m
    €33–179

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    9h 3m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milano - Famagosta to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus bus
    18h 37m

  5. Night train

    1. Take the night train from Milano Centrale to Messina Centralenighttrain night train Ini
    16h 35m
    €110–230

  6. Fly Milan Linate Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane LIN - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    6h 7m
    €74–209

  7. Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BGY - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    6h 32m
    €51–239

  8. Fly Milan Linate Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane LIN - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    7h 40m
    €80–253

  9. Bus via Milano, San Donato M3

    1. Take the bus from Milano, San Donato M3 to Messinabus bus N528
    20h 4m
    €112–192

  10. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Milano Centrale Station to Villa San Giovannicar car
    2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    11h 38m
    €195–282

Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket€79Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Milano Centrale Station to Messina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,012 km
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Milano Centrale Station, Italy and Messina, Italy?

Onebus operates a bus from Milano - Famagosta to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica once a week, and the journey takes 16h 55m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Milano Centrale to Messina Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €110–230 and the journey takes 16h 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

More Questions & Answers