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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Ancona is to bus via Caserta which costs €50 - €70 and takes 13h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Ancona is to bus and fly which takes 4h 50m and costs €55 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Ancona?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina and arriving at Ancona. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Ancona?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Ancona. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Ancona via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 57m.

How far is it from Messina to Ancona?

The distance between Messina and Ancona is 812 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Ancona without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 37m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Messina to Ancona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Ancona bus from?

Messina to Ancona bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Messina station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Ancona train from?

Messina to Ancona train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Train or bus from Messina to Ancona?

The best way to get from Messina to Ancona is to bus which takes 13h 25m and costs €40 - €120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €150 and takes 12h 57m.

Where does the Messina to Ancona bus arrive?

Messina to Ancona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ancona station.

Where does the Messina to Ancona train arrive?

Messina to Ancona train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

Book your Messina to Ancona train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Messina to Ancona?

Book your Messina to Ancona bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ancona?

There are 1734+ hotels available in Ancona.

Messina to Ancona - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Ancona by bus, plane, ferry, train, car, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane CTA - AOI
4h 50m
€59–252
Train (Trenitalia)
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Anconatrain 4160 / ...
12h 57m
€32–148
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Anconatrain
11h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Anconabus N596
13h 25m
€40–120
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Anconacar
9h 3m
€122–192
Bus, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CTA - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain
6h 25m
€56–238
Bus, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CTA - FCO
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Anconatrain
9h 10m
€60–217
Bus, fly to Florence Peretola Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane CTA - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Anconatrain
7h 22m
€63–291
Bus, fly to Abruzzo Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Abruzzo Airport (PSR)plane CTA - PSR
3. Take the train from Pescara Centrale to Anconatrain
6h 20m
€65–301
Bus via Caserta
1. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Caserta Viale Vittorio Venetobus Autoservizi Salemi S202
2. Take the bus from Caserta to Anconabus
13h 40m
€52–65

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) flights

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1h 27mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Ancona.

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Distance: 812.1 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Ancona once daily. Tickets cost €40–120 and the journey takes 13h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Messina Centrale to Ancona via Roma Termini in around 12h 57m.

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