Driving from Madrid to Messina
Messina lies 1,672 km (1,039 mi) east of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 30 min without stops, over roughly 2,039 km (1,267 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Madrid | Messina | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Italy |
| Population | 3.3 million | 219,948 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 98100–98168 |
What changes when you arrive in Messina
Crossing from Spain into Italy: sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book car hire from Madrid to Messina
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Staying in Messina
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Common questions
How far is Messina from Madrid?
1,672 km (1,039 mi) in a straight line, east of Madrid; by road roughly 2,039 km (1,267 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Messina by car?
About 25 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Messina?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Messina?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.