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How to get fromStrait of Messina to Sicilyby unknown, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Strait of Messina to Sicily by unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Travel, bus

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    1. Walk from Strait of Messina to Capo Taorminaunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Capo Taormina to Catania via Archimedebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazellobus bus
    6h 14m

  2. Travel, bus, train

    1. Walk from Strait of Messina to Capo Taorminaunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Capo Taormina to Catania via Archimedebus bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    6h 32m

  3. Travel, bus via Caltanissetta

    1. Walk from Strait of Messina to Capo Taorminaunknown unknown
    2. Take the bus from Capo Taormina to Catania via Archimedebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania, Via D'Amico to Caltanissettabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Caltanissetta to Palermobus bus
    7h 19m

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Map of how to get from Strait of Messina to Sicily.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 318.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Strait of Messina to Sicily. However, you can travel to Capo Taormina, take the bus to Catania via Archimede, take the bus to Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello, walk to Stazione Centrale Pensilina Esterna, then take the line 102 bus to Piazza Boiardo. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Strait of Messina to Palermo Notarbartolo via Capo Taormina, Catania via Archimede, Catania Centrale, and Palermo Centrale in around 6h 32m.

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