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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to L'Aquila is to ferry and drive which costs €100 - €170 and takes 7h 20m.

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 drive which takes 7h 20m and costs €100 - €170.

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 Napoli P.zza Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

How far is it from Messina to L'Aquila?

The distance between Messina and L'Aquila is 756 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 9h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 22m 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 Itabus, depart from Messina station.

Where does the Messina to L'Aquila bus arrive?

Messina to L'Aquila bus services, operated by Itabus, arrive at Napoli station.

Where can I stay near L'Aquila?

There are 84+ hotels available in L'Aquila.

Messina to L'Aquila - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Messina to L'Aquila by ferry, train, bus, 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 Fa / ...
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain
4. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
9h 22m
Ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to L'Aquilacar
7h 20m
€102–162
Bus via Naples
1. Take the bus from Messina to Napolibus Messina - Napoli
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to L'Aquilabus
11h 22m
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
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Cassinotrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Cassino to L'Aquilabus 556 / ...
10h 44m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
11h 50m
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
Train, bus to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Catania Via Archimede to Ragusa Bus Terminalbus
3. Fly from Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CIY - FCO
4. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to L'Aquilabus
10h 52m
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport, train, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane CTA - AOI
3. Take the train from Ancona to San Benedetto Trontotrain
4. Take the bus from San Benedetto del Tronto to L'Aquilabus
9h 48m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

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1h 32mAverage Duration

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

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Distance: 756 km
Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Messina to L'Aquila via Napoli and Napoli P.zza Garibaldi in around 11h 22m.

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