How to get from Florence to Messina

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What is the best way to travel from Florence to Messina?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Buses, Trains and Flights for the journey to Messina from Florence. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 5 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
12h 20m
$41
$87
30
Train
10h 1m
$89
$121
12
Flight
3h 10m
$170
$313
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What is the cheapest way to reach Messina from Florence?

You can get to Messina with just $41 by taking a Bus from Itabus, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Monday
from $91
Tuesday
from $41
Wednesday
from $54
Thursday
from $53
Friday
from $102
Saturday
from $72
Sunday
from $80

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    12h 25m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    6:20 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $91
  • FlixBus
    12h 20m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    10:20 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $91
  • FlixBus
    15h 45m
    0
    4:05 AM
    Florence
    Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop
    7:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $95
  • Itabus
    14h 40m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    8:20 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $102
  • Cheapest Flights Monday

  • ITA Airways
    19h 30m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    2:30 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $221
  • ITA Airways
    23h 0m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    2:30 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $223
  • ITA Airways
    7h 15m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $526
  • ITA Airways
    3h 45m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $526

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Itabus
    14h 40m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    8:20 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $41
  • Itabus
    14h 40m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    8:20 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    16h 55m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $84
  • FlixBus
    16h 30m
    0
    1:25 AM
    Florence
    Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $84
  • Cheapest Trains Tuesday

  • Trenitalia
    15h 39m
    0
    5:11 PM
    Florence
    Le Piagge Train Station
    8:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $89
  • Trenitalia
    12h 39m
    0
    8:11 PM
    Florence
    Le Piagge Train Station
    8:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $92
  • Trenitalia
    14h 53m
    0
    4:42 AM
    Florence
    Le Piagge Train Station
    7:35 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $97
  • Trenitalia
    11h 51m
    0
    6:29 PM
    Florence
    Le Piagge Train Station
    6:20 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $97

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Itabus
    17h 40m
    0
    1:10 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $54
  • Itabus
    14h 55m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    5:15 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $70
  • Itabus
    14h 40m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    8:20 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $78
  • FlixBus
    16h 55m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $88

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Itabus
    17h 40m
    0
    1:10 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $53
  • Itabus
    18h 55m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $64
  • Itabus
    14h 40m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    8:20 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $78
  • FlixBus
    15h 10m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    7:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $107
  • Cheapest Flights Thursday

  • ITA Airways
    11h 25m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $250
  • Vueling Airlines
    17h 5m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    11:50 AM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from $302
  • ITA Airways
    3h 10m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    2:30 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $316
  • ITA Airways
    16h 20m
    0
    6:25 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $395

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Itabus
    14h 40m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    8:20 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $102
  • FlixBus
    17h 5m
    0
    2:45 AM
    Florence
    Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop
    7:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $105
  • FlixBus
    15h 10m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    7:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $107
  • FlixBus
    12h 25m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    6:20 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $107
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • ITA Airways
    23h 0m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    2:30 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $251
  • ITA Airways
    16h 20m
    0
    6:25 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $327
  • ITA Airways
    7h 15m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $327
  • ITA Airways
    11h 25m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $436

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Itabus
    13h 50m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $72
  • Itabus
    14h 55m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    5:15 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $83
  • Autoservizi Salemi
    12h 55m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    4:40 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Autoservizi Salemi
    Basic
    $96
  • FlixBus
    15h 45m
    0
    4:05 AM
    Florence
    Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop
    7:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $97
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Trenitalia
    14h 55m
    0
    12:40 AM
    Florence
    Santa Maria Novella Central Station
    3:35 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $123
  • Trenitalia
    13h 27m
    0
    6:38 PM
    Florence
    Campo Marte Train Station
    8:05 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $135
  • Trenitalia
    11h 17m
    0
    8:48 PM
    Florence
    Santa Maria Novella Central Station
    8:05 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $141
  • Trenitalia
    14h 54m
    0
    5:11 PM
    Florence
    Le Piagge Train Station
    8:05 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $146
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • ITA Airways
    7h 15m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $170
  • ITA Airways
    3h 45m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $193
  • ITA Airways
    3h 10m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    2:30 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $250
  • ITA Airways
    8h 5m
    0
    6:25 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    2:30 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $316

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Itabus
    18h 55m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $80
  • Itabus
    18h 55m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Basic
    $80
  • FlixBus
    16h 55m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $84
  • FlixBus
    16h 30m
    0
    1:25 AM
    Florence
    Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $84
  • Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • Trenitalia
    14h 55m
    0
    12:40 AM
    Florence
    Santa Maria Novella Central Station
    3:35 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $123
  • Trenitalia
    14h 44m
    0
    12:51 AM
    Florence
    Le Piagge Train Station
    3:35 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $123
  • Trenitalia
    13h 27m
    0
    6:38 PM
    Florence
    Campo Marte Train Station
    8:05 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $135
  • Trenitalia
    14h 54m
    0
    5:11 PM
    Florence
    Le Piagge Train Station
    8:05 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $136
  • Cheapest Flights Sunday

  • Vueling Airlines
    26h 30m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    11:30 AM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from $289
  • ITA Airways
    11h 25m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $296
  • ITA Airways
    7h 30m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $296
  • ITA Airways
    16h 20m
    0
    6:25 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $355

What are the fastest trips from Florence to Messina?

You can get to Messina from Florence in just 3h 10m with a Flight from ITA Airways. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Monday
from 3h 45m
Tuesday
from 11h 45m
Wednesday
from 14h 40m
Thursday
from 3h 10m
Friday
from 7h 15m
Saturday
from 3h 10m
Sunday
from 7h 30m

    Fastest Flights Monday

  • ITA Airways
    3h 45m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $526
  • ITA Airways
    7h 15m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $526
  • ITA Airways
    19h 30m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    2:30 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $221
  • ITA Airways
    23h 0m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    2:30 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $223
  • Fastest Buses Monday

  • FlixBus
    12h 20m
    0
    10:00 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    10:20 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $91
  • FlixBus
    12h 25m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    6:20 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $91
  • Itabus
    14h 40m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    8:20 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $102
  • Itabus
    14h 55m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    5:15 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $111

    Fastest Trains Tuesday

  • Trenitalia
    11h 45m
    0
    7:14 PM
    Florence
    Santa Maria Novella Central Station
    6:59 AM
    Messina
    Fiumara Gazzi Train Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $98
  • Trenitalia
    11h 51m
    0
    6:29 PM
    Florence
    Le Piagge Train Station
    6:20 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $97
  • Trenitalia
    12h 39m
    0
    8:11 PM
    Florence
    Le Piagge Train Station
    8:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $92
  • Trenitalia
    14h 53m
    0
    4:42 AM
    Florence
    Le Piagge Train Station
    7:35 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $97
  • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • Autoservizi Salemi
    12h 55m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    4:40 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Autoservizi Salemi
    Economy
    $94
  • Itabus
    14h 40m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    8:20 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $41
  • Itabus
    14h 40m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    8:20 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $41
  • FlixBus
    16h 30m
    0
    1:25 AM
    Florence
    Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $84

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Itabus
    14h 40m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    8:20 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $78
  • Itabus
    14h 55m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    5:15 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $70
  • FlixBus
    16h 30m
    0
    1:25 AM
    Florence
    Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $88
  • FlixBus
    16h 55m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $88

    Fastest Flights Thursday

  • ITA Airways
    3h 10m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    2:30 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $316
  • ITA Airways
    11h 25m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $250
  • ITA Airways
    16h 20m
    0
    6:25 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $395
  • Vueling Airlines
    17h 5m
    0
    6:45 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    11:50 AM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from $302
  • Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    12h 25m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    6:20 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $107
  • Itabus
    14h 40m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    8:20 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $78
  • FlixBus
    15h 10m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    7:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $107
  • Itabus
    17h 40m
    0
    1:10 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $53

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • ITA Airways
    7h 15m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $327
  • ITA Airways
    11h 25m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $436
  • ITA Airways
    16h 20m
    0
    6:25 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $327
  • ITA Airways
    23h 0m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    2:30 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $251
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    12h 25m
    0
    5:55 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    6:20 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $107
  • Itabus
    14h 40m
    0
    5:40 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    8:20 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $102
  • Itabus
    15h 0m
    0
    1:10 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $123
  • FlixBus
    15h 10m
    0
    4:40 AM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    7:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $107

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • ITA Airways
    3h 10m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    2:30 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $250
  • ITA Airways
    3h 45m
    0
    7:00 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $193
  • ITA Airways
    7h 15m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $170
  • ITA Airways
    8h 5m
    0
    6:25 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    2:30 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $316
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Trenitalia
    10h 1m
    0
    7:14 PM
    Florence
    Santa Maria Novella Central Station
    5:15 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $148
  • Trenitalia
    11h 17m
    0
    8:48 PM
    Florence
    Santa Maria Novella Central Station
    8:05 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $141
  • Trenitalia
    13h 27m
    0
    6:38 PM
    Florence
    Campo Marte Train Station
    8:05 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $135
  • Trenitalia
    14h 54m
    0
    5:11 PM
    Florence
    Le Piagge Train Station
    8:05 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $146
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • Autoservizi Salemi
    12h 55m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    4:40 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Autoservizi Salemi
    Basic
    $96
  • Itabus
    13h 50m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $72
  • Itabus
    14h 55m
    0
    2:20 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    5:15 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $83
  • FlixBus
    15h 45m
    0
    4:05 AM
    Florence
    Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop
    7:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $97

    Fastest Flights Sunday

  • ITA Airways
    7h 30m
    0
    3:15 PM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $296
  • ITA Airways
    11h 25m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $296
  • ITA Airways
    16h 20m
    0
    6:25 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $355
  • Vueling Airlines
    26h 30m
    0
    9:00 AM
    Florence Airport
    Florence Airport
    11:30 AM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    Vueling Airlines
    Economy
    from $289
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • Autoservizi Salemi
    12h 55m
    0
    3:45 PM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    4:40 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Autoservizi Salemi
    Basic
    $109
  • FlixBus
    16h 30m
    0
    1:25 AM
    Florence
    Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $84
  • FlixBus
    16h 55m
    0
    1:00 AM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $84
  • Itabus
    18h 55m
    0
    11:55 AM
    Florence
    Villa Costanza Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $80
  • Fastest Trains Sunday

  • Trenitalia
    13h 27m
    0
    6:38 PM
    Florence
    Campo Marte Train Station
    8:05 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $135
  • Trenitalia
    13h 38m
    0
    6:38 PM
    Florence
    Campo Marte Train Station
    8:16 AM
    Messina
    Fiumara Gazzi Train Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $137
  • Trenitalia
    14h 44m
    0
    12:51 AM
    Florence
    Le Piagge Train Station
    3:35 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $123
  • Trenitalia
    14h 54m
    0
    5:11 PM
    Florence
    Le Piagge Train Station
    8:05 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $136
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Florence to Messina

What are the most popular stations in Florence and Messina?

In Florence, you will usually depart from Santa Maria Novella Central Station, Villa Costanza Bus Station or Uscita Firenze Impruneta Bus Stop, while in Messina you will be arriving at Central Station, Piazza della Repubblica or Via Socrate Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Messina from Florence? With 10 connections between 5 Bus, Train and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Florence and Messina, you can pay as low as $41 with a Bus from Itabus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from ITA Airways: you will get to Messina in just 3h 10m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Florence and Messina are ITA Airways, Itabus and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Florence and Messina is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Scandicci or to Larderia, and look at flights from Florence Airport, and landing at Reggio Calabria Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Florence to Messina?

The most popular companies between Florence and Messina, are ITA Airways, Itabus and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi

Train companies: Trenitalia

Airlines: ITA Airways and Vueling Airlines

All you need to know when you travel from Florence to Messina

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Florence to Messina. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Florence to Messina

How can I reach Messina from Florence?

Every day, there are on average 10 connections between Bus, Train and Flight, with which you can get to Messina from Florence.

How far is Messina from Florence?

The distance between Florence and Messina is 446.0 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Florence and Messina?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 19 kgs of CO2, a train 25 kgs, a car 122 kgs, and a flight 177 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Florence to Messina?

You can get to Messina with just $41 by taking a Bus from Itabus.

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

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Messina in just 3h 10m with a Flight from ITA Airways.

More routes to Florence and to Messina

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Florence and to Messina. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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