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

The cheapest way to get from Formia to Messina is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Formia to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 6h 6m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Formia and Messina?

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 43m.

How far is it from Formia to Messina?

The distance between Formia and Messina is 537 km.

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

The best way to get from Formia to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Formia to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Formia to Messina train from?

Formia to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Formia-Gaeta station.

Where does the Formia to Messina train arrive?

Formia to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Messina Centrale station.

How do I get a train ticket from Formia to Messina?

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Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1011+ hotels available in Messina.

Formia to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, night train

There are 8 ways to get from Formia to Messina by train, ferry, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), 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
best
1. Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa San Giovannitrain
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
6h 57m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Messinabus N590 / ...
8h 39m
€21–86
Night train
1. Take the night train from Formia-Gaeta to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
7h 43m
€45–70
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Formia to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
6h 6m
€89–129
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Messina Centraletrain Ic
7h
€30–45
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 17m
€45–168
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Formia-Gaeta 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
7h 37m
€61–199
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane FCO - REG
3. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
7h 8m
€66–223

Formia to Messina by train and bus

13Weekly Services

8h 39mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 536.6 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Formia-Gaeta to Messina Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h 43m.

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