There are 6 ways to get from Palermo to Messina Marittima Station by train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, car, or rideshare
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Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain 5354 / ...
3h€23–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Sais Autolinee 8902 / ...
4h 22m€13–19Ferry
- Take the ferry from Palermo to Rinellaferry
- Take the ferry from Rinella to Messina Marittimaferry
6h 20m€88–168Drive 229.4 km
- Drive from Palermo to Messina Marittima Stationcar 229.4 km
2h 26m€36–52Train via Palermo Notarbartolo (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Messina Centraletrain Re
3h 12m€28–45Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Palermo to Messina225.7 km
3h 7m€13
Palermo to Messina Marittima Station by train and foot (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Messina Marittima Station is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Palermo to Messina Marittima Station is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Messina Marittima Station. However, there are services departing from Galilei Giotto and arriving at Messina Piazza della Repubblica via Palermo Oreto Orsi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Palermo to Messina Marittima Station. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Messina Marittima via Rinella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Palermo Centrale and arriving at Messina Centrale. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Palermo and Messina Marittima Station is 221 km. The road distance is 229.4 km.
Book your Palermo to Messina Marittima Station ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Palermo to Messina Marittima Station without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs €23 - €50.
The train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs hourly.
Palermo to Messina Marittima Station bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Oreto Orsi station.
What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Messina Marittima Station, Italy?
Trenitalia operates a train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 2h 54m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, SAIS Autolinee operates a bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblica once daily. Tickets cost €12–18 and the journey takes 2h 40m.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- saisautolinee.it
Bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Schedules at
- saisautolinee.it
- Phone
- 0923.873813
- [email protected]
- Website
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Palermo to Rinella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Rinella to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Palermo to Messina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Palermo to Messina Marittima Station train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Palermo to Messina Marittima Station is to train which takes 3h and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €20 and takes 4h 22m.
Palermo to Messina Marittima Station bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.
Palermo to Messina Marittima Station train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palermo to Messina Marittima Station is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Palermo to Messina Marittima Station.
Book your Palermo to Messina Marittima Station train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1239+ hotels available in Messina Marittima Station.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palermo and Messina Marittima Station. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.