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

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

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  1. Train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain train Ic
    6h 19m
    €48–86

  2. Bus via Ercolano Scavi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus bus Itabus
    7h 26m
    €27–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus bus N590 / ...
    7h 9m
    €45–66

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Ercolanocar car
    5h 1m
    €82–132

  5. Train to Palermo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane PMO - NAP
    6h 59m
    €53–238

  6. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Salernotrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain train Re
    6h 39m

  7. 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 Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane CTA - NAP
    5h 5m
    €42–196

Messina to Ercolano by train (Trenitalia)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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 €45–85 and the journey takes 5h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi twice daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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