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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Melfi is to bus which costs €35 - €45 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Melfi is to ferry and drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €65 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Melfi?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Melfi. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Melfi - Valle Verde via Scanzano Jonico and Rionero in Vulture. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

How far is it from Messina to Melfi?

The distance between Messina and Melfi is 506 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Melfi without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 23m to get from Messina to Melfi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Melfi bus from?

Messina to Melfi bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Messina to Melfi bus arrive?

Messina to Melfi bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Scanzano Jonico station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Messina to Melfi?

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Where can I stay near Melfi?

There are 182+ hotels available in Melfi.

Messina to Melfi - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Melfi 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Battipagliatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centraletrain Re
4. Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Melfitrain Re
9h 23m
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Policoro Via Bolognabus
2. Take the bus from Policoro - Terminal Bus to Potenza - Ospedale San carlobus
3. Take the train from Potenza Macchia Rom. to Melfitrain Re
10h 49m
€35–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Scanzano Jonicobus
2. Take the bus from Scanzano Jonico to Rionero in Vulturebus
9h 30m
€36–44
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Melficar
5h 12m
€67–102
Train, fly, bus
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 bus from Napoli - Capodichino Aeroporto to Candelabus
8h 23m
€53–163

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP) flights

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1h 12mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Melfi.

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Distance: 505.6 km
Duration: 9h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Melfi - Valle Verde via Scanzano Jonico and Rionero in Vulture in around 9h 30m.

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