What is the cheapest way to get from Roma Termini to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Roma Termini to Messina is to rideshare which costs €35 and takes 8h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Roma Termini to Messina?

The fastest way to get from Roma Termini to Messina is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 21m and costs €50 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Roma Termini and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Roma Termini to Messina. However, there are services departing from Termini and arriving at Messina via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Roma Termini and Messina?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Messina Centrale. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 59m.

How far is it from Roma Termini to Messina?

The distance between Roma Termini and Messina is 672 km.

How do I travel from Roma Termini to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Roma Termini to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 7h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Roma Termini to Messina?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Roma Termini to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Roma Termini to Messina bus from?

Roma Termini to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Roma Termini to Messina train from?

Roma Termini to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Roma Termini to Messina?

The best way to get from Roma Termini to Messina is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs €28 - €85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €150 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Roma Termini to Messina bus arrive?

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

Where does the Roma Termini to Messina train arrive?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Roma Termini to Messina?

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Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1031+ hotels available in Messina.

Can I share a ride from Roma Termini to Messina?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Roma Termini and Messina. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Roma Termini to Messina - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Roma Termini to Messina by train, ferry, bus, night train, rideshare, train (Trenitalia), 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, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napolitrain
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa San Giovannitrain
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
7h 15m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Messinabus N590 / ...
10h 53m
€28–82
Night train
1. Take the night train from Roma Termini to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
8h 59m
€55–120
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rome to Messinarideshare 487.3 km
8h 57m
€35
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Messina Centraletrain Ic
8h 9m
€60–150
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Roma Termini to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
6h 55m
€110–159
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
5h 58m
€44–171
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane FCO - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
5h 21m
€54–173
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane FCO - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5h 48m
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FCO - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 44m
€59–205
Train to Naples Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 1m
€61–203

Roma Termini to Messina by bus

27Weekly Buses

10h 53mAverage Duration

€28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Roma Termini to Messina.

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Distance: 672.1 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Roma Termini, Italy and Messina, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Messina 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Autoservizi Salemi Srl also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Roma Termini to Messina Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 8h 59m.

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