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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Vesuvius is to car ferry which costs €35 - €75 and takes 14h 2m.

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 €75 - €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 Napoli - Porta Nolana Staz EAV and Napoli - Piazza San Pasquale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Messina to Vesuvius?

The distance between Messina and Vesuvius is 442 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 ferry and train which takes 7h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m 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.

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 9010+ hotels available in Vesuvius.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Vesuvius 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
7h 2m
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Messina to Port of Salernocarferry
14h 2m
€35–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N590 / ...
8h 38m
€74–99
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Vesuviuscar
5h 16m
€77–112
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 31m
€53–154

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

27Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Vesuvius.

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Distance: 441.8 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, Caronte & Tourist operates a car ferry from Messina to Port of Salerno once daily. Tickets cost €29–60 and the journey takes 9h.

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