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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Ischia is to bus and ferry which costs €45 - €130 and takes 8h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Ischia is to train and fly and ferry which takes 6h 45m and costs €45 - €220.

Is there a direct ferry between Messina and Ischia?

No, there is no direct ferry from Messina to Ischia. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Port of Ischia via Port of Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.

How far is it from Messina to Ischia?

The distance between Messina and Ischia is 471 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Ischia without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 52m and costs €55 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Messina to Ischia, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ischia?

There are 1334+ hotels available in Ischia.

Messina to Ischia - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Messina to Ischia by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, 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, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Ischiaferry
7h 52m
€57–169
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N590 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Ischiaferry
8h 24m
€46–125
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 Ischiaferry
13h 10m
€79–145
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
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 ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Ischiaferry
6h 45m
€48–220
Car ferry, ferry via Capri
1. Take the car ferry from Messina to Port of Salernocarferry
2. Take the ferry from Port of Salerno to Port of Capriferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Capri to Port of Ischiaferry
13h 15m
€79–155
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Naples Airport, ferry
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 ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Ischiaferry
8h 46m
€63–243
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train, ferry
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 Napolitrain
4. Take the ferry from Naples Beverello to Port of Ischiaferry
8h 14m
€86–300

Messina to Ischia by train, bus, and ferry

17Weekly Services

7h 52mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Ischia.

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Distance: 471.2 km
Duration: 7h 52m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Ischia, Campania, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Ischia. However, you can take the train to Napoli Centrale, walk to Alibus - Garibaldi - Rosa Parks, take the bus to Beverello - Angioino, walk to Naples Beverello, then take the ferry to Port of Ischia. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Messina to Port of Ischia via Napoli P.zza Garibaldi, Alibus - Garibaldi - Rosa Parks, Beverello - Angioino, and Naples Beverello in around 8h 24m.

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