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

The cheapest way to get from Positano to Messina is to bus which costs €15 - €80 and takes 10h 5m.

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 53m and costs €65 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Positano and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Positano to Messina. However, there are services departing from Positano Sponda and arriving at Messina via Amalfi and Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

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 422 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 taxi and train and ferry which takes 5h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Positano to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Positano to Messina bus from?

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

Where does the Positano to Messina bus arrive?

Positano to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Messina station.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1015+ hotels available in Messina.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Positano to Messina by taxi, train, ferry, 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.

Taxi, train, ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Positano to Salerno
2. Take the train from Salerno to Villa S.GiovanniFr / ...
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
5h 11m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salerno to MessinaN592 / ...
10h 5m
€15–80
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Positano to Port of Salerno
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Messina
11h 10m
€43–178
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Positano to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
5h 53m
€70–101
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibaldi0
2. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Messina Main Train StationItabus
10h 33m
€23–39
Train, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from S. Agnello to Napoli P. Garibaldi
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)NAP - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
7h 5m
€44–169
Train, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from S. Agnello to Napoli P. Garibaldi
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)NAP - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Aeroporto to Messina Centrale
8h 50m
€51–164

Positano to Messina by bus

13Weekly Buses

10h 5mAverage Duration

€15Cheapest Price

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Distance: 422.1 km
Duration: 5h 11m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Salerno to Messina once daily. Tickets cost €20–75 and the journey takes 6h 25m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route 3 times a week.

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