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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Vesuvius is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Vesuvius is to ferry and drive which takes 5h 16m and costs €70 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Vesuvius?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Vesuvius. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Vesuvio - National Park via Garibaldi - Attestamento and Napoli - Piazza San Pasquale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 15m.

How far is it from Messina to Vesuvius?

The distance between Messina and Vesuvius is 462 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Vesuvius without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs €55 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Messina to Vesuvius, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Vesuvius bus from?

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

Train or bus from Messina to Vesuvius?

The best way to get from Messina to Vesuvius is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs €55 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Messina to Vesuvius bus arrive?

Messina to Vesuvius bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.

Where can I stay near Vesuvius?

There are 9268+ hotels available in Vesuvius.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Vesuvius by train (Trenitalia), bus, 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.

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
7h 43m
€59–118
Bus, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
5h 45m
€49–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N590 / ...
8h 15m
€54–80
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Vesuviuscar
5h 16m
€72–112
Bus via Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Napoli, Autostazione Metroparkbus Itabus
8h 50m
€59–67

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

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1h 6mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 462.3 km
Duration: 7h 43m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €17–80 and the journey takes 6h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi twice daily. Tickets cost €13–40 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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