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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Ancona is to bus which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Ancona is to train and fly which takes 5h 41m 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 810 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 train which takes 12h 57m and costs €90 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 5h 41m 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 train which takes 12h 57m and costs €90 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 13h 25m.

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 2106+ hotels available in Ancona.

Messina to Ancona - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Messina to Ancona by train, plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, car ferry, ferry, or car

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

Train, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane CTA - AOI
5h 41m
€56–257
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Anconatrain 4160 / ...
12h 57m
€93–212
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Anconabus N596
13h 25m
€60–110
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina to Port of Salernocarferry
2. Take the bus from Salerno to Anconabus
18h
€63–100
Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
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
7h 17m
€56–249
Train, fly to Abruzzo Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Abruzzo Airport (PSR)plane CTA - PSR
3. Take the train from Pescara Centrale to Anconatrain
7h 8m
€70–256
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Anconacar
9h 4m
€132–192

Messina to Ancona by train (Trenitalia)

17Weekly Trains

12h 57mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Distance: 810.5 km
Duration: 5h 41m

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

You can take a train from Messina Centrale to Ancona via Roma Termini in around 12h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Ancona once daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 13h 25m.

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