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Best day trips from Messina

The most popular day trips from Messina are Taormina, Reggio Calabria, Catania, Villa San Giovanni and Milazzo. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journey from Messina on Omio.

A view of Taormina

Day trip from Messina to Taormina

Why visit Taormina for the day?

Taormina is known for its ancient Greek Theatre, graceful centre and sweeping views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna. The town mixes Sicilian history with a refined resort feel, where medieval lanes and nearby beaches sit close together.

How to get from Messina to Taormina?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Messina to Taormina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £5.

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A view of Reggio Calabria

Day trip from Messina to Reggio Calabria

Why visit Reggio Calabria for the day?

Reggio Calabria is a seafront city at the toe of Italy, facing Sicily across the Strait of Messina. It is known for the Riace Bronzes, the elegant Lungomare and a relaxed southern atmosphere.

How to get from Messina to Reggio Calabria?

Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Messina to Reggio Calabria among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from £3. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the ferry is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of £3, and a train costs an average of £12.

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A view of Catania

Day trip from Messina to Catania

Why visit Catania for the day?

Catania is a lively Sicilian city beneath Mount Etna, known for baroque buildings in dark lava stone and a vigorous street life. Its markets, piazzas and seafront give it a gritty, energetic character shaped by both volcano and sea.

How to get from Messina to Catania?

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Messina to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £8.

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A view of Villa San Giovanni

Day trip from Messina to Villa San Giovanni

Why visit Villa San Giovanni for the day?

Villa San Giovanni is a coastal Calabrian town on the Strait of Messina, known as the main gateway to Sicily. Sea views, swordfish traditions and a working waterfront give it a practical, maritime character.

How to get from Messina to Villa San Giovanni?

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Messina to Villa San Giovanni among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £25.

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A view of Milazzo

Day trip from Messina to Milazzo

Why visit Milazzo for the day?

Milazzo is a coastal town in north-east Sicily, known for its harbour, long promenade and hilltop castle. It combines a working port with beaches, seafood-focused dining and a historic centre with views towards the Aeolian Islands.

How to get from Messina to Milazzo?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Messina to Milazzo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £4. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £4, and a coach costs an average of £5.

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