How to travel from Cinque Terre to Messina, Italy
The distance between Cinque Terre and Messina is around 987km (613 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Cinque Terre to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Messina → Cinque Terre if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€70($70)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Messina Centrale.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€110($110)
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Villa S. Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration15h 25m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€90($90)
Multiple operators
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration9hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€100($100)
Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration11h 15m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€170($170)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cinque Terre and Messina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Cinque Terre to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €64 ($64) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).
The distance between Cinque Terre and Messina is around 987km (613 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 820km (510 miles)
It takes around 9hrs to get from Cinque Terre and Messina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Cinque Terre to Messina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Cinque Terre and Messina is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €64 ($64) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cinque Terre and Messina. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Cinque Terre to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.
Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Cinque Terre and Messina. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 13h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Cinque Terre and Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cinque Terre to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 5h 40m.
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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Cinque Terre to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 9hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cinque Terre to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9hrs and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Cinque Terre and Messina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 6 similar | 5h 40m | €70($70) | hourly | 987km (613 miles) |
| Train to Genova Brignole, plane | 6h 20m | €64($64) | hourly | 1,121km (697 miles) |
| Train to Parma, plane | 6h 40m | €170($170) | every 3 hours | 1,148km (714 miles) |
| Train to Firenze Rifredi, plane | 6h 50m | €165($165) | once a week | 1,044km (649 miles) |
| Train to Pisa Centrale, plane | 6h 55m | €65($65) | every 4 hours | 994km (618 miles) |
| Train to Pisa Centrale, plane | 7h 25m | €120($120) | hourly | 1,211km (753 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 7h 50m | €145($145) | every 4 hours | 1,339km (832 miles) |
Train | 13h 50m | €110($110) | twice daily | 1,054km (655 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 15h 25m | €90($90) | 4 times a week | 1,238km (769 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 9hrs | €100($100) | 4 times a day | 1,056km (656 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 15m | €170($170) | hourly | 1,118km (695 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Cinque Terre and Messina
Ferry operators
Blue Jet
Bus companies
Lirosi Linee
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Train operators
Airports near Messina
The following major airports near Messina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Messina
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Messina
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 157km (98 miles) from Messina