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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Padua to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £70 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 14h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £70, while a train costs an average of £120.
Distance: 858 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
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£70 Average Price Cheapest | £120 Average Price | £220 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 46m Average total duration 17h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 11m Average total duration Fastest 13h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Padua to Messina, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Messina:
A coach is £50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Messina costing on average £120.
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Coach takes on average 17h 46m.
Tickets start at around £70 compared to roughly £220 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £150. The journey takes 17h 16m versus 11h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Messina from Padua by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Padua to Messina is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train 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 train from Messina on Omio.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Padua to Messina:
A coach is £50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Padua to Messina costing on average £120.
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Coach takes on average 17h 46m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Padua and Messina as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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