There are 5 ways to get from Palermo to Port of Messina 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 / ...
3h 14m€23–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Sais Autolinee 8902 / ...
4h 37m€13–19Ferry
- Take the ferry from Palermo to Rinellaferry
- Take the ferry from Rinella to Messina Marittimaferry
6h 38m€87–168Drive 230.9 km
- Drive from Palermo to Port of Messinacar 230.9 km
2h 29m€36–52Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Palermo to Messina225.7 km
3h 23m€13
Palermo to Port of Messina by ferry and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Palermo to Port of Messina is to rideshare which costs €13 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Palermo to Port of Messina is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Palermo to Port of Messina. 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 37m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Palermo to Port of Messina. However, there are services departing from Palermo and arriving at Messina Marittima via Rinella. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
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 Port of Messina is 222 km. The road distance is 230.9 km.
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The best way to get from Palermo to Port of Messina without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €23 - €50.
The train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale takes 2h 54m including transfers and departs hourly.
Palermo to Port of Messina bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Palermo Oreto Orsi station.
What companies run services between Palermo, Italy and Port of Messina, 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
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- [email protected]
- Website
- SAIS Autolinee
Bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Piazza della Repubblica
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Schedules at
- SAIS Autolinee
- 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
Rideshare from Palermo to Messina
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Palermo to Port of Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Palermo Centrale station.
The best way to get from Palermo to Port of Messina is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs €23 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €20 and takes 4h 37m.
Palermo to Port of Messina bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.
Palermo to Port of Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Palermo to Port of Messina is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Palermo to Port of Messina.
There are 1236+ hotels available in Port of Messina.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Palermo and Port of Messina. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.