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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Formia is to train which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h.

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 1m 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 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 €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 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?

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Where can I stay near Formia?

There are 1075+ 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-GaetaIc
7h
€30–45
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza GaribaldiN590 / ...
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Formia-GaetaIc
7h 49m
€25–66
Night train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Formia-GaetaIni
7h 38m
€45–70
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Formia
5h 59m
€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 Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)CTA - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Formia-Gaeta
5h 1m
€38–156
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabria
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)REG - FCO
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Formia-Gaeta
5h 48m
€62–239
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)CTA - FCO
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Formia-Gaeta
5h 52m
€48–202
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Naples Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)PMO - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Formia-Gaeta
7h 41m
€49–168

Messina to Formia by train (Trenitalia)

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7hAverage Duration

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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 twice daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 7h.

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