| Rank | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Ariostea | 37:00 |
| 2 | Malvor - Sidi | + 16 |
| 3 |  Panasonic - Isostar | + 24 |
| 4 | Del Tongo - Mele Val di Non | + 34 |
| 5 | Carrera - Vagabond | + 49 |
| 6 | TVM - Van Schilt | + 01:03 |
| 7 |  Super U - Raleigh - Fiat | + 01:31 |
| 8 | Atala - Campagnolo | + 02:07 |
| 9 | Gewiss - Bianchi | + 02:08 |
| 10 | Fagor - MBK | + 02:11 |
| 11 |  Frank - Toyo | + 02:15 |
| 12 |  Alfa Lum - STM | + 02:18 |
| 13 | Chateau d'Ax - Salotti | + 02:21 |
| 14 |  Cafe de Colombia - Mavic | + 02:32 |
| 15 |  Caja Rural / Paternina | + 02:41 |
| 16 | Seur | + 02:51 |
| 17 |  Hitachi | + 02:53 |
| 18 | Jolly Componibili - Club 88 | + 03:10 |
| 19 | Pepsi Cola- Alba Cucine | + 03:11 |
| 20 | ADR - W-Cup - Bottecchia | + 03:15 |
| 21 |  7-Eleven - Wamasch | + 03:24 |
| 22 | Selca - Conti - Ciclolinea | + 03:45 |
Info
Chris Bailey and Michael Paul Carter, both from the ADR - W-Cup - Bottecchia Team DNS. The day before, stage 2, was their last race for the team
| Date | 23 May 1989 |
| Start | Villafranca Tirrena |
| Finish | Messina |
| Distance | 32.5 km |
| Type | Team Time Trial |
| Average Speed | 52.70 km/h |