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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Pompei is to bus which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Pompei is to ferry and drive which takes 4h 49m and costs €70 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Pompei?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Pompei. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Pompei - Via Giuseppe Mazzini via Salerno - Concordia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Messina to Pompei?

The distance between Messina and Pompei is 408 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Pompei without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Messina to Pompei, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Pompei bus from?

Messina to Pompei bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Messina station.

Where does the Messina to Pompei bus arrive?

Messina to Pompei bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Salerno station.

Where can I stay near Pompei?

There are 14879+ hotels available in Pompei.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Pompei by ferry, train, bus, car ferry, 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
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Salernotrain Ic
5h 57m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Salernobus N592 / ...
8h 23m
€31–55
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Messina to Port of Salernocarferry
11h 16m
€33–163
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Pompeicar
4h 49m
€72–112
Train, 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
6h 3m
€35–154

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

21Weekly Planes

1h 6mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 408.5 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Pompei, Campania, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Salerno twice daily. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Alternatively, Caronte & Tourist operates a car ferry from Messina to Port of Salerno once daily. Tickets cost €28–160 and the journey takes 9h.

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