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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Ascea is to bus which costs €19 - €40 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Ascea is to ferry and drive which takes 5h 14m and costs €50 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Ascea?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Ascea. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 40m.

How far is it from Messina to Ascea?

The distance between Messina and Ascea is 304 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Ascea without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Messina to Ascea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Ascea train from?

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

Where does the Messina to Ascea train arrive?

Messina to Ascea train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Ascea station.

Where can I stay near Ascea?

There are 762+ hotels available in Ascea.

Messina to Ascea - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, night train, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Ascea by ferry, train, bus, night train, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to SapriFr
3. Take the train from Sapri to AsceaRe
5h 16m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Battipaglia OspedaleAutoservizi Salemi S202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Battipaglia - Ospedale to Vallo Scalo36
8h 39m
€19–36
Night train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to AsceaIni
5h 40m
€35–55
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Ascea
5h 14m
€52–82

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 303.7 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Ascea via Battipaglia - Ospedale, Vallo Scalo, and Vallo Lucania-Castel in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Messina Centrale to Ascea 6 times a week. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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