There are 9 ways to get from Formia to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, night train, train (Trenitalia), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
- Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
6h 12mNight train
cheapest- Take the nighttrain from Formia-Gaeta to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
7h 58m€45–80Train, bus
- Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
- Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Messinabus N590 / ...
8h 39m€49–76Car ferry, ferry
- Take the carferry from Formia to Ventotenecarferry
- Take the ferry from Ventotene to Naples Beverelloferry
- Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salernoferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Salerno to Messinacarferry
18h 30m€138–304Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Messina Centraletrain Ic
7h€55–100Drive, ferry
- Drive from Formia to Villa San Giovannicar
- Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
6h 5m€92–133Train to Naples Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
- Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Napoli Centraletrain
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 33m€46–199Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
- Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Roma Terminitrain
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane FCO - REG
- Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5h 52mTrain to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
- Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Roma Terminitrain
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 59m€50–162
Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Formia to Messina is to night train which costs €45 - €80 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Formia to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 6h 5m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct ferry from Formia to Messina. However, there are services departing from Formia and arriving at Messina via Ventotene, Naples Beverello, Port of Positano and Port of Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Formia-Gaeta and arriving at Messina Centrale. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Formia and Messina is 517 km.
The best way to get from Formia to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 12m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Formia to Messina, including transfers.
Formia to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Formia-Gaeta station.
Formia to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Messina Centrale station.
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What companies run services between Formia, Italy and Messina, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Formia-Gaeta to Messina Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 7h 58m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Naples Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–160
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–80
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €23–80
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Formia-Gaeta to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Formia-Gaeta to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Formia-Gaeta to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Formia-Gaeta to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Formia-Gaeta to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Formia-Gaeta to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–25
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–18
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Messina
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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