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

The cheapest way to get from Naples to Messina is to bus which costs €26 - €60 and takes 7h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Naples to Messina is to fly and train which takes 4h 12m and costs €35 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Naples and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Napoli and arriving at Messina. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct ferry between Naples and Messina?

No, there is no direct ferry from Naples to Messina. However, there are services departing from Napoli Mergellina and arriving at Messina Marittima via Vulcano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Naples and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Napoli Centrale and arriving at Messina Centrale. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Naples to Messina?

The distance between Naples and Messina is 432 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Naples to Messina?

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

The best way to get from Naples to Messina without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €45 - €95.

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

The train from Napoli Centrale to Messina Centrale takes 5h 50m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Naples to Messina bus from?

Naples to Messina bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Napoli station.

Where do I catch the Naples to Messina train from?

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

Train or bus from Naples to Messina?

The best way to get from Naples to Messina is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €60 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Naples to Messina bus arrive?

Naples to Messina bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Messina station.

Where does the Naples to Messina train arrive?

Naples to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Messina Centrale station.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 345+ hotels available in Messina.

Naples to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Naples to Messina by train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, night train, train, 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.

Train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Ic
5h 50m
€45–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Napoli to Messinabus Bari / ...
7h 10m
€26–60
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Napoli Mergellina to Vulcanoferry
2. Take the ferry from Vulcano to Messina Marittimaferry
8h 40m
€125–345
Night train
1. Take the night train from Napoli Centrale to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
6h 38m
€40–80
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
7h 38m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Salernotrain Re / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Messinacarferry
11h 13m
€35–76
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Naples to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5h 10m
€77–111
Fly, train
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
4h 12m
€36–126

Naples to Messina by train (Trenitalia)

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5h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 431.7 km
Duration: 5h 50m

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

Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Napoli Centrale to Messina Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €45–95 and the journey takes 5h 50m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Napoli to Messina 4 times a day. Tickets cost €26–50 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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