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

The cheapest way to get from Ischia to Messina is to ferry and bus via Naples which costs €40 - €130 and takes 9h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ischia to Messina is to ferry and fly and train which takes 6h 58m and costs €55 - €200.

Is there a direct ferry between Ischia and Messina?

No, there is no direct ferry from Ischia to Messina. However, there are services departing from Port of Ischia and arriving at Messina via Port of Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.

How far is it from Ischia to Messina?

The distance between Ischia and Messina is 469 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Ischia to Messina?

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

The best way to get from Ischia to Messina without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 50m and costs €60 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Ischia to Messina, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1158+ hotels available in Messina.

Ischia to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Ischia to Messina by ferry, train, bus, car ferry, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ischia to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Ic
7h 50m
€60–171
Ferry, bus via Naples
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ischia to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Take the bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
9h 26m
€44–124
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ischia to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Messinabus N590 / ...
9h 1m
€45–129
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ischia to Port of Salernoferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Messinacarferry
13h 20m
€71–136
Ferry, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ischia to Naples Beverelloferry
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 58m
€56–197
Ferry, train via Villa S.Giovanni
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ischia to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
9h 38m
Ferry, car ferry via Capri
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ischia to Port of Capriferry
2. Take the ferry from Port of Capri to Port of Salernoferry
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Messinacarferry
13h 25m
€80–164
Ferry, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Ischia to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NAP - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 48m
€73–231

Ischia to Messina by ferry, subway, and train

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7h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 469 km
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Ischia, Campania, Italy and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Ischia to Messina. However, you can take the ferry to Naples Beverello, walk to Municipio, take the subway to Piazza Garibaldi, walk to Napoli Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port of Ischia to Messina via Naples Beverello, Beverello - Angioino, Garibaldi, and Napoli P.zza Garibaldi in around 9h 1m.

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