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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Formia is to bus and train which costs €35 - €75 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Formia is to ferry and fly and train which takes 5h 49m and costs €65 - €200.

Is there a direct ferry between Messina and Formia?

No, there is no direct ferry from Messina to Formia. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Formia via Port of Salerno, Port of Positano, Naples Beverello and Ventotene. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Formia?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Formia-Gaeta. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.

How far is it from Messina to Formia?

The distance between Messina and Formia is 517 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Formia without a car is to train which takes 7h and costs €50 - €120.

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

The train from Messina Centrale to Formia-Gaeta takes 7h including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Messina to Formia train from?

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

Where does the Messina to Formia train arrive?

Messina to Formia train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Formia-Gaeta station.

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

Book your Messina to Formia train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Formia?

There are 1324+ hotels available in Formia.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Formia by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, car ferry, ferry, night train, car, 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 Formia-Gaetatrain Ic
7h
€50–120
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Napolibus Messina - Napoli
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Formia-Gaetatrain Ic
8h 15m
€37–71
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 Positanoferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
4. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Ventoteneferry
5. Take the car ferry from Ventotene to Formiacarferry
18h 28m
€98–275
Night train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Formia-Gaetanighttrain Ini
7h 38m
€45–95
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Formiacar
6h 1m
€87–132
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane REG - FCO
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Formia-Gaetatrain
5h 49m
€68–196
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Formia-Gaetatrain
6h 25m
€43–156
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 Formia-Gaetatrain
6h 35m
€58–200

Messina to Formia by train (Trenitalia)

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Distance: 517.1 km
Duration: 7h

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Messina Centrale to Formia-Gaeta twice daily. Tickets cost €50–120 and the journey takes 7h.

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