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How to get fromSicily to Strait of Messina Bridgeby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Sicily to Strait of Messina Bridge by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel via Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna

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    1. Take the bus from Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Capo Taorminabus bus 6
    3. Walk from Capo Taormina to Strait of Messina Bridgeunknown unknown
    7h 11m

  2. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Capo Taorminabus bus 6
    3. Walk from Capo Taormina to Strait of Messina Bridgeunknown unknown
    7h 19m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Capo Taorminabus bus 6
    3. Walk from Capo Taormina to Strait of Messina Bridgeunknown unknown
    7h 25m

  4. Train, travel (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Taormina-Giardinitrain train Re
    3. Walk from Capo Taormina to Strait of Messina Bridgeunknown unknown
    7h 48m

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Map of how to get from Sicily to Strait of Messina Bridge.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 322.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Sicily, Italy and Strait of Messina Bridge?

There is no direct connection from Sicily to Strait of Messina Bridge. However, you can take the line 102 bus to Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna, walk to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello, take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop, take the bus to Capo Taormina, then travel to Strait of Messina Bridge. Alternatively, you can take a train from Palermo Notarbartolo to Strait of Messina Bridge via Palermo Centrale, Catania Centrale, Catania Central Bus Station, and Capo Taormina in around 7h 19m.

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