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

The cheapest way to get from Novara to Messina is to fly and train which costs €30 - €210 and takes 6h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Novara to Messina is to fly and train which takes 6h 19m and costs €30 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Novara and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Novara and arriving at Messina. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Novara and Messina?

No, there is no direct train from Novara to Messina. However, there are services departing from Novara and arriving at Messina Centrale via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 19m.

How far is it from Novara to Messina?

The distance between Novara and Messina is 1082 km.

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

The best way to get from Novara to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 28m to get from Novara to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Novara to Messina bus from?

Novara to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Novara station.

Where do I catch the Novara to Messina train from?

Novara to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Novara station.

Where does the Novara to Messina bus arrive?

Novara to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Messina station.

Where does the Novara to Messina train arrive?

Novara to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

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

Book your Novara to Messina bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1223+ hotels available in Messina.

Novara to Messina - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Novara 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.

Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane MXP - REG
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5h 28m
Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MXP - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 19m
€34–201
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
10h 47m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Novara to Messinabus N597
18h 10m
€100–160
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano Centraletrain 2013 / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Milano Centrale to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
18h 19m
€116–240
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano Dateotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LIN - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 46m
€72–202
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Novara to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TRN - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 55m
€44–227
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Milan Bergamo Orio al Serio Airportbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BGY - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 29m
€52–269
Fly Milano Malpensa Airport to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MXP - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 8m
€45–285
Train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Novara to Milano Dateotrain
2. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LIN - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 25m
€79–266
Bus via Milan Malpensa Airport T1
1. Take the bus from Milan Malpensa Airport 1 P13 to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
21h 25m
€92–193
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Novara to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
12h 9m
€203–294

Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) flights

11Weekly Planes

1h 54mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Novara to Messina.

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Distance: 1,082.1 km
Duration: 5h 28m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Novara to Messina once daily. Tickets cost €100–160 and the journey takes 18h 10m.

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