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

The cheapest way to get from Positano to Messina is to train and bus which costs €35 - €75 and takes 10h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Positano to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 5h 13m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct ferry between Positano and Messina?

No, there is no direct ferry from Positano to Messina. However, there are services departing from Port of Positano and arriving at Messina via Port of Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Positano to Messina?

The distance between Positano and Messina is 410 km.

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

The best way to get from Positano to Messina without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Positano to Messina, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1159+ hotels available in Messina.

Positano to Messina - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Positano to Messina by ferry, train, bus, car ferry, car, train (Trenitalia), 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 Port of Positano to Port of Salernoferry
2. Take the train from Salerno to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fa / ...
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
7h 11m
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain 0
2. Take the bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
10h 33m
€37–71
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Amalfiferry
2. Take the bus from Salerno to Messinabus N592 / ...
9h 39m
€39–75
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salernoferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Messinacarferry
11h 10m
€43–99
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Positano to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5h 13m
€76–111
Train
1. Take the train from S. Agnello to Napoli P. Garibalditrain 0
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Ic
8h 43m
€52–111
Ferry, fly, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Naples Beverelloferry
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 43m
€73–211

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

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1h 5mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Positano to Messina.

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Distance: 409.7 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Positano Chiesa Nuova to Messina Centrale via Sant'Agnello, S. Agnello, Napoli P. Garibaldi, and Napoli Centrale in around 8h 43m.

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