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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Ortona is to bus and train which costs €40 - €65 and takes 12h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Ortona is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €50 - €230.

How far is it from Messina to Ortona?

The distance between Messina and Ortona is 684 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Ortona without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Messina to Ortona, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ortona?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Ortona.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Ortona by train, plane, ferry, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, fly to Abruzzo Airport
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Abruzzo Airport (PSR)plane CTA - PSR
6h 11m
€52–222
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Caserta Viale Vittorio Venetobus
2. Take the train from Caserta to Vairano-Caianellotrain Re
3. Take the bus from Vairano Scalo to Pescara-Terminal Busbus
12h 48m
€41–64
Ferry, train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Termolitrain Fr
5. Take the train from Termoli to Ortonatrain Re
11h 40m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Pescarabus N596
12h 17m
€50–85
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Ortonacar
7h 27m
€102–152
Train, 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 Termini Giolitti to Pescarabus
9h 15m
€56–191
Train, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
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 Pescara Centraletrain
8h 5m
€67–320
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Cassinotrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Cassino to Pescarabus 558
12h 16m
€68–145

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Abruzzo Airport (PSR) flights

3Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Ortona.

Launch map view

Distance: 683.5 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Pescara once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.