There are 3 ways to get from Messina to Ascea by ferry, train, 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- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Asceatrain Ic
4h 36mNight train
cheapest- Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Asceanighttrain Ini
5h 37m€35–55Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
- Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Asceacar
5h 17m€52–82
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Ascea is to night train which costs €35 - €55 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Messina to Ascea is to ferry and drive which takes 5h 17m and costs €50 - €85.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Ascea. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Messina and Ascea is 303 km.
The best way to get from Messina to Ascea without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 36m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Messina to Ascea, including transfers.
Messina to Ascea train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Messina Centrale station.
Messina to Ascea train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Ascea station.
There are 808+ hotels available in Ascea.
What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Ascea, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Messina Centrale to Ascea once daily. Tickets cost €35–55 and the journey takes 5h 37m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Ascea
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €36–41
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 06 3000
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Messina Centrale to Ascea
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 342 32 55 869
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it
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