What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to L'Aquila?

The cheapest way to get from Messina to L'Aquila is to bus which costs €35 - €95 and takes 11h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Messina to L'Aquila?

The fastest way to get from Messina to L'Aquila is to ferry and fly and bus which takes 7h 20m and costs €60 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and L'Aquila?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to L'Aquila. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at L'Aquila via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

How far is it from Messina to L'Aquila?

The distance between Messina and L'Aquila is 759 km.

How do I travel from Messina to L'Aquila without a car?

The best way to get from Messina to L'Aquila without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 10h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Messina to L'Aquila?

It takes approximately 10h 16m to get from Messina to L'Aquila, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to L'Aquila bus from?

Messina to L'Aquila bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Messina station.

Where does the Messina to L'Aquila bus arrive?

Messina to L'Aquila bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where can I stay near L'Aquila?

There are 536+ hotels available in L'Aquila.

Messina to L'Aquila - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to L'Aquila by ferry, train, bus, car 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.

Ferry, train, bus
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Tiburtinatrain
4. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
10h 16m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
11h 50m
€38–90
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina to Port of Salernocarferry
2. Take the bus from Salerno to L'Aquilabus
14h 50m
€61–191
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to L'Aquilacar
7h 20m
€102–162
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Cassinotrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Cassino to L'Aquilabus 556 / ...
10h 44m
€61–135
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, bus
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 bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
7h 20m
€63–193
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, bus
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 bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
8h 5m
€50–185
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Abruzzo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Abruzzo Airport (PSR)plane CTA - PSR
3. Take the train from Pescara Porta Nuova to L'aquilatrain
8h 3m
€62–240

Messina to L'Aquila by train and bus

5Weekly Services

10h 44mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to L'Aquila.

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Distance: 758.6 km
Duration: 10h 16m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and L'Aquila, Italy?

You can take a bus from Messina to L'Aquila via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 11h 50m.

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