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

The cheapest way to get from Siracusa to Messina is to bus which costs €14 - €23 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Siracusa to Messina is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €24 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Siracusa and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Siracusa and arriving at Messina. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Siracusa and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Siracusa and arriving at Messina Centrale. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 53m.

How far is it from Siracusa to Messina?

The distance between Siracusa and Messina is 160 km. The road distance is 157.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Siracusa to Messina without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs €14 - €23.

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

The bus from Siracusa to Messina takes 2h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Siracusa to Messina bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Siracusa to Messina train from?

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

Train or bus from Siracusa to Messina?

The best way to get from Siracusa to Messina is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs €14 - €23. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €19 - €40 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Siracusa to Messina bus arrive?

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

Where does the Siracusa to Messina train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Siracusa to Messina?

Yes, the driving distance between Siracusa to Messina is 158 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Siracusa to Messina.

How do I get a train ticket from Siracusa to Messina?

Book your Siracusa to Messina train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1241+ hotels available in Messina.

Siracusa to Messina - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Siracusa to Messina by bus, train (Trenitalia), night train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Siracusa to Messinabus 590
2h 45m
€14–23
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Siracusa to Messina Centraletrain 5390 / ...
2h 53m
€19–40
Night train
1. Take the night train from Siracusa to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
2h 40m
€17–35
Drive 157.9 km
1. Drive from Siracusa to Messinacar 157.9 km
1h 43m
€25–36

Siracusa to Messina by bus

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Distance: 160.2 km
Duration: 2h 45m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Siracusa to Messina once daily. Tickets cost €14–23 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, Trenitalia operates a train from Siracusa to Messina Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 2h 53m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route 4 times a day.

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