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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Ercolano is to bus via Ercolano Scavi corso Resina which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Ercolano is to ferry and drive which takes 5h and costs €70 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Ercolano?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Ercolano Scavi corso Resina via Ferraris-Circumvesuviana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.

Is there a direct ferry between Messina and Ercolano?

No, there is no direct ferry from Messina to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Portici via Port of Salerno and Port of Capri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Ercolano?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Ercolano Scavi via Napoli P. Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.

How far is it from Messina to Ercolano?

The distance between Messina and Ercolano is 442 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Ercolano without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €45 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Messina to Ercolano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Ercolano bus from?

Messina to Ercolano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Ercolano train from?

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

Train or bus from Messina to Ercolano?

The best way to get from Messina to Ercolano is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Messina to Ercolano bus arrive?

Messina to Ercolano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Napoli station.

Where does the Messina to Ercolano train arrive?

Messina to Ercolano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Napoli Centrale station.

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

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Where can I stay near Ercolano?

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Messina to Ercolano - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Ercolano by train (Trenitalia), bus, car ferry, ferry, car, train, or plane

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

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
6h 33m
€45–102
Bus via Ercolano Scavi corso Resina
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Napolibus Messina - Napoli
7h 51m
€32–57
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N590 / ...
7h 5m
€35–62
Car ferry, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Messina to Port of Salernocarferry
2. Take the ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Capriferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Capri to Porticiferry
13h 30m
€80–170
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Ercolanocar
5h
€72–112
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Naples Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
5h 46m
€35–139
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Naples Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PMO - NAP
7h 42m
€50–174
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CTA - FCO
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain
7h 5m
€76–234

Messina to Ercolano by train (Trenitalia)

17Weekly Trains

6h 33mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 441.6 km
Duration: 6h 33m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 6h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi twice daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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