There are 5 ways to get from Palermo to Messina (Station) by train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain 5354 / ...
2h 54m€23–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Sais Autolinee 8902 / ...
4h 16m€13–19Ferry
- Take the ferry from Palermo to Rinellaferry
- Take the ferry from Rinella to Messina Marittimaferry
6h 24m€87–168Drive 229.4 km
- Drive from Palermo to Messina (Station)car 229.4 km
2h 26m€36–52Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Palermo to Messina225.7 km
3h 5m€13
Palermo to Messina (Station) by train (Trenitalia)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Messina (Station) is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Palermo to Messina (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Messina (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 16m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Palermo to Messina (Station). However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Messina Marittima via Rinella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
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 (Station) is 220 km. The road distance is 229.4 km.
Book your Palermo to Messina (Station) ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Palermo to Messina (Station) without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €23 - €50.
The train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs hourly.
Palermo to Messina (Station) bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Oreto Orsi station.
What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Messina (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 4 times a day. 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
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- 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 (Station) train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Palermo to Messina (Station) is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €20 and takes 4h 16m.
Palermo to Messina (Station) bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.
Palermo to Messina (Station) train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palermo to Messina (Station) is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Palermo to Messina (Station).
Book your Palermo to Messina (Station) train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1238+ hotels available in Messina (Station).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palermo and Messina (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.