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 €24 - €50 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Formia is to bus and fly and train which takes 5h 8m and costs €35 - €160.

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 once 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 €30 - €45.

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 once 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?

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Where can I stay near Formia?

There are 1111+ hotels available in Formia.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Formia by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, ferry, 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
€30–45
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Napoli, Autostazione Metroparkbus Itabus
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Formia-Gaetatrain Ic
8h 26m
€24–46
Night train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Formia-Gaetanighttrain Ini
7h 38m
€45–70
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
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Formia-Gaetatrain
5h 8m
€36–155
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 50m
€66–217
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
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
5h 49m
€58–180
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PMO - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Formia-Gaetatrain
7h 55m
€45–168

Messina to Formia by train (Trenitalia)

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Distance: 517 km
Duration: 7h

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Messina Centrale to Formia-Gaeta once daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 7h.

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