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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Rome is to rideshare which costs €35 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Rome is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 23m and costs €65 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Rome?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina Centrale Station station and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Rome?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Roma Termini. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Messina to Rome?

The distance between Messina and Rome is 654 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Rome without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 17m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Messina to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Rome bus from?

Messina to Rome bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Messina Centrale Station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Rome train from?

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

Train or bus from Messina to Rome?

The best way to get from Messina to Rome is to bus which takes 9h and costs €28 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 8h 14m.

Where does the Messina to Rome bus arrive?

Messina to Rome bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Messina to Rome train arrive?

Messina to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Rome?

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Can I share a ride from Messina to Rome?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Messina and Rome. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Messina to Rome - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and night train

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There are 9 ways to get from Messina to Rome by ferry, train, bus, night train, rideshare, train (Trenitalia), car, or plane

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Roma Terminitrain Fr
7h 17m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Centrale Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus Autoservizi Salemi S202
9h
€28–95
Night train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Roma Termininighttrain Ini
9h 14m
€60–120
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Messina to Romerideshare 487.3 km
8h 32m
€35
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
8h 14m
€65–140
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Romecar
6h 54m
€102–162
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane REG - FCO
4h 23m
€69–207
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
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
5h 27m
€40–140
Train to Palermo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane PMO - FCO
7h 12m
€53–173

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 654.4 km
Duration: 7h 17m

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

Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Messina Centrale Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina twice daily. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 9h. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Messina Centrale to Roma Termini twice daily. Tickets cost €60–120 and the journey takes 9h 14m.

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