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.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Melfi?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Melfi. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Melfi via Battipaglia and Potenza Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

How far is it from Messina to Melfi?

The distance between Messina and Melfi is 424 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 car ferry and train and bus which takes 9h 11m and costs €35 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m 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 do I catch the Messina to Melfi train from?

Messina to Melfi train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Messina Centrale 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.

Where does the Messina to Melfi train arrive?

Messina to Melfi train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Battipaglia station.

Where can I stay near Melfi?

There are 173+ hotels available in Melfi.

Messina to Melfi - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Melfi by car ferry, train, bus, ferry, night train, 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.

Car ferry, train, bus
best
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Sapritrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Sapri to Brienzabus
4. Take the bus from Brienza to Melfibus
9h 11m
€39–122
Bus
cheapest
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, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Salernotrain Ic
3. Take the train from Salerno to Potenza Centraletrain Re
4. Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Melfitrain Re
9h 59m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Battipaglianighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Battipaglia to Potenza Centraletrain Re
3. Take the train from Potenza Centrale to Melfitrain Re
11h 11m
€47–98
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
7h 56m
€45–173

Messina to Melfi by car ferry, train, and bus

6Weekly Services

9h 11mAverage Duration

€39Cheapest Price

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Distance: 423.9 km
Duration: 9h 11m

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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