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How to get fromFormia to Messinaby train, ferry, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia) or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Formia to Messina by train, ferry, bus, night train, car, train (Trenitalia), or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Napoli Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa San Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    6h 57m

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Napoli Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Messinabus bus N590 / ...
    8h 39m
    €19–60

  3. Night train

    1. Take the night train from Formia-Gaeta to Messina Centralenighttrain night train Ini
    7h 43m
    €45–70

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Formia to Villa San Giovannicar car
    2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    6h 6m
    €88–127

  5. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Messina Centraletrain train Ic
    7h
    €50–110

  6. Train to Naples Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Napoli Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane NAP - CTA
    3. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus bus
    5h 28m
    €39–144

  7. Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Roma Terminitrain train
    2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane FCO - CTA
    3. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus bus
    6h 24m
    €52–180

  8. Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Roma Terminitrain train
    2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane FCO - REG
    3. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    6h 44m
    €61–217

Formia to Messina by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€19Cheapest Price
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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 once daily. Tickets cost €45–70 and the journey takes 7h 43m.

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