How to travel from Messina to Ancona, Italy
The distance between Messina and Ancona is around 813km (505 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Messina to Ancona by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ancona → Messina if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Ancona (AOI).
- Duration4hrs
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
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Bus
Take the bus to Ancona.
- Duration12h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€50($50)
1 similiar route
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Ferry to Villa San Giovanni, train
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola then Roma Termini and then to Ancona.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical cost€81($81)
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Ancona.
- Duration9h 5m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€165($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Ancona
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Messina to Ancona by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 12h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Messina and Ancona is around 813km (505 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Messina and Ancona by train and plane.
The quickest way to get from Messina to Ancona is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Ancona is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Messina and Ancona. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Ancona (AOI). instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Ancona. It typically takes around 12h 50m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Messina and Ancona with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 12h 50m.
FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Messina and Ancona. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 50m 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 Ancona. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Ancona (AOI). instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Ancona is Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Ancona. Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) 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 Ancona. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Ancona (AOI). instead which will take 4hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Ancona is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Ancona
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4hrs | €135($135) | every 2 hours | 813km (505 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, Fly | 5h 35m | €160($160) | every 4 hours | 871km (541 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 5h 60m | €135($135) | hourly | 1,157km (719 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 40m | €135($135) | hourly | 1,178km (732 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 8hrs | €73($73) | 5 times a day | 949km (590 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 50m | €50($50) | once daily | 951km (591 miles) |
| Bus via Naples Metropark Central Parking | 14h 40m | €85($85) | twice daily | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Ferry to Villa San Giovanni, train + 1 similar | 9h 15m | €81($81) | 5 times a day | 924km (574 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 9h 30m | €82($82) | 5 times a day | 924km (574 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 9h 5m | €165($165) | hourly | 890km (553 miles) |
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Airports near Ancona
The following major airports near Ancona offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
- Distance
- 13km (8 miles) from Ancona
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Ancona
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Ancona