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How to get fromMessina to Colosseumby ferry, train, bus, rideshare, plane, train (Trenitalia) or car

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

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragolatrain train Fa / ...
    3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain train
    6h 48m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Messina to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus N590 / ...
    10h 3m
    €30–88

  3. Bus via Naples

    1. Take the bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus bus N590 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus 538 / ...
    10h 2m
    €49–83

  4. Rideshare

    1. Take the rideshare from Messina to Romerideshare rideshare 487.3 km
    8h 44m
    €35

  5. Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane REG - FCO
    4h 32m
    €57–169

  6. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train Ic
    8h 22m
    €68–150

  7. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Colosseumcar car
    6h 55m
    €102–162

  8. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane CTA - FCO
    5h 17m
    €46–173

  9. Ferry, train to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train train
    3. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane SUF - FCO
    5h 10m

  10. Train to Palermo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane PMO - FCO
    7h 18m
    €62–197

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Messina to Colosseum via Napoli P.zza Garibaldi, Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, Tiburtina F.s., and Colosseo in around 10h 2m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Messina Centrale to Roma Termini twice daily. Tickets cost €65–150 and the journey takes 8h 14m.

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