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

The cheapest way to get from Formia to Messina is to train and bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 4m.

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 ferry between Formia and Messina?

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.

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 536 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 343+ hotels available in Messina.

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

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
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 to Messinabus Bari / ...
9h 4m
€36–69
Car ferry, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Formia to Ventotenecarferry
2. Take the ferry from Ventotene to Naples Beverelloferry
3. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Positanoferry
4. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salernoferry
5. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Messinacarferry
18h 30m
€98–274
Night train
1. Take the night train from Formia-Gaeta to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
7h 43m
€45–95
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Formia-Gaeta to Messina Centraletrain Ic
7h
€50–120
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Formia to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
6h 6m
€89–128
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 40m
€43–155
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 11m
€57–200
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
6h 44m
€67–192

Formia to Messina by night train

8Weekly Night trains

7h 43mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Formia to Messina.

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Distance: 535.9 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 €45–95 and the journey takes 7h 43m.

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