How to travel from Messina to Amalfi, Italy

The distance between Messina and Amalfi is around 412km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Messina to Amalfi by ferry, train, 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 AmalfiMessina if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Bus

Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno then take the bus to Amalfi.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated byItabus+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €78($78)
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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Amalfi.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Amalfi

There are several options for getting from Messina to Amalfi by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €78 ($78).

The distance between Messina and Amalfi is around 412km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Messina and Amalfi by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Messina to Amalfi is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €78 ($78).

The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Amalfi is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Messina and Amalfi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 4h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Amalfi. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Amalfi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno Piazza delle Concordia. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Messina and Amalfi. Buses run hourly and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Amalfi. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno then take the bus to Amalfi. instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Amalfi is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 38km (24 miles) from Amalfi. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) 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 Messina to Amalfi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 4h 20m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Amalfi is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

How do I get from Messina to Amalfi

Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Amalfi

Transport options from Messina to Amalfi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Bus
5h 20m
€51($51)
hourly570km (354 miles)
Bus
7h 20m
€38($38)
hourly476km (296 miles)
Ferry and Train
4h 20m
€78($78)
every 4 hours412km (256 miles)
Ferry and Car
5hrs
€71($71)
hourly460km (286 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Amalfi

Ferry operators

Airports near Amalfi

The following major airports near Amalfi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
38km (24 miles) from Amalfi
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Amalfi
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Amalfi