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 which costs €19 - €28 and takes 7h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Ercolano is to bus and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €30 - €140.

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 25m.

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 €18 - €80.

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 FlixBus, 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 €18 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €65 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Messina to Ercolano bus arrive?

Messina to Ercolano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Napoli P.zza Garibaldi 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 - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

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

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Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
6h 33m
€19–79
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N590 / ...
7h 25m
€15–63
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Ercolanocar
5h
€72–112
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
4h 18m
€32–137
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Salernotrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain Re
6h 42m
Bus via Ercolano Scavi
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Napoli, Autostazione Metroparkbus Itabus
7h 35m
€19–28
Train to Palermo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PMO - NAP
7h 5m
€43–160

Messina to Ercolano by train (Trenitalia)

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6h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 441.5 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 €17–80 and the journey takes 6h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi twice daily. Tickets cost €13–60 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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

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

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