What is the cheapest way to get from Ancona to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Ancona to Messina is to bus via Caserta which costs €55 - €95 and takes 13h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ancona to Messina is to fly and train which takes 5h 56m and costs €50 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Ancona and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ancona and arriving at Messina. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from Ancona to Messina?

The distance between Ancona and Messina is 810 km.

How do I travel from Ancona to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Ancona to Messina without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 10h 37m and costs €95 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Ancona to Messina?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Ancona to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ancona to Messina bus from?

Ancona to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ancona station.

Where does the Ancona to Messina bus arrive?

Ancona to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Messina station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ancona to Messina?

Book your Ancona to Messina bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1147+ hotels available in Messina.

Ancona to Messina - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Ancona to Messina by plane, train, car ferry, bus, car, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane AOI - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
5h 56m
€52–227
Train to Federico Fellini Airport, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ancona to Rimini Miramaretrain
2. Fly from Federico Fellini Airport (RMI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane RMI - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 19m
€51–202
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
10h 37m
€95–282
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Messinabus N596
13h 35m
€65–110
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Ancona to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
9h 8m
€132–191
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 56m
€71–203
Train to Abruzzo Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ancona to Pescara Centraletrain
2. Fly from Abruzzo Airport (PSR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PSR - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 41m
€61–227
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr / ...
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
11h 23m
Bus via Caserta
1. Take the bus from Ancona to Casertabus
2. Take the bus from Caserta pzza Garibaldi to Messina Centrale Stationbus Autoservizi Salemi S201
13h 45m
€56–93

Ancona to Messina by train and car ferry

51Weekly Services

10h 37mAverage Duration

€95Cheapest Price

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Distance: 809.8 km
Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Ancona, Italy and Messina, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Ancona to Messina once daily. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 13h 35m.

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