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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Naples is to bus which costs €29 - €60 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Naples is to train and fly which takes 4h 21m and costs €40 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Naples?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina Main Train Station station and arriving at Naples Metropark Central Parking. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct ferry between Messina and Naples?

No, there is no direct ferry from Messina to Naples. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Naples Beverello via Port of Salerno and Port of Positano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Naples?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Napoli Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Messina to Naples?

The distance between Messina and Naples is 432 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Messina to Naples?

Book your Messina to Naples ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Naples without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €45 - €100.

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

The train from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centrale takes 6h 3m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Messina to Naples bus from?

Messina to Naples bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Naples train from?

Messina to Naples train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Train or bus from Messina to Naples?

The best way to get from Messina to Naples is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €45 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €60 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Messina to Naples bus arrive?

Messina to Naples bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Naples Metropark Central Parking station.

Where does the Messina to Naples train arrive?

Messina to Naples train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Napoli Centrale station.

How do I get a train ticket from Messina to Naples?

Book your Messina to Naples train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Messina to Naples bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Naples?

There are 9726+ hotels available in Naples.

Messina to Naples - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Naples by train (Trenitalia), bus, car ferry, ferry, night train, car, train, 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
6h 3m
€45–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus Itabus
7h 25m
€29–60
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 Positanoferry
3. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
12h 33m
€73–175
Night train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centralenighttrain Ini
7h 8m
€40–80
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Messina to Milazzobus
2. Take the ferry from Milazzo to Napoli Mergellinaferry
18h 10m
€110–235
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Naplescar
5h 7m
€77–112
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
4h 21m
€41–124
Train to Palermo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PMO - NAP
6h 12m
€57–157

Messina to Naples by train (Trenitalia)

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6h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 431.7 km
Duration: 6h 3m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €45–100 and the journey takes 6h 3m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Naples Metropark Central Parking twice daily. Tickets cost €29–55 and the journey takes 7h 25m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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