The distance between Benevento and Messina is around 457km (284 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 60m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Benevento to Messina by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Capodichino then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
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Take the bus to Naples Metropark Bus Terminal and then to Messina.
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Take the bus to Cancello then take the train to Salerno and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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There are several options for getting from Benevento to Messina by bus, train, ferry, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).
The distance between Benevento and Messina is around 457km (284 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 333km (207 miles)
It takes around 5h 30m to get from Benevento and Messina by bus, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Benevento to Messina is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).
The cheapest way to travel between Benevento and Messina is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Benevento and Messina. We recommend that you take the bus to Capodichino then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Benevento and Messina. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Benevento and Messina with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 10h 25m.
Air Campania S.r.l., FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Benevento and Messina. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Benevento to Messina. We recommend that you take the bus to Capodichino then fly from Naples (NAP) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4h 60m.
The closest major airport to Messina is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 91km (57 miles) from Messina. Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Benevento to Messina. We recommend that you take the bus to Salerno then take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 5h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Benevento to Messina is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €48 ($48).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus, Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 60m | €79($79) | every 2 hours | 584km (363 miles) |
Bus to Capodichino, plane and train | 6h 15m | €87($87) | every 4 hours | 665km (413 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9hrs | €35($35) | every 20 mins | 612km (380 miles) |
Bus to Messina Main Train Station | 10h 25m | €27($27) | every 20 mins | 695km (432 miles) |
Bus to Cancello, train and ferry + 1 similar | 5h 25m | €47($47) | every 4 hours | 487km (303 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 5h 30m | €48($48) | once daily | 457km (284 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 45m | €95($95) | hourly | 501km (312 miles) |
Marino Autolinee
Air Campania S.r.l.
Caronte & Tourist
Blu Jet
The following major airports near Messina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.