How to travel from Messina to Assisi, Italy
The distance between Messina and Assisi is around 793km (493 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Messina to Assisi 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 Assisi → Messina if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Perugia (PEG).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€74($74)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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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 Foligno.
- Duration7h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€87($87)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina and then to Assisi.
- Duration11h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€60($60)
Multiple bus operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Reggio Calabria then take the bus to Perugia Piazza Partigiani.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€60($60)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Assisi.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Assisi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Messina to Assisi by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).
The distance between Messina and Assisi is around 793km (493 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 596km (370 miles)
It takes around 7h 40m to get from Messina and Assisi by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Messina to Assisi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Assisi is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Messina and Assisi. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Perugia (PEG). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Assisi. It typically takes around 11h 55m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Assisi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 55m.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus run regular bus services between Messina and Assisi. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11h 55m 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 Assisi. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Perugia (PEG). instead which will take 4h 25m.
The closest major airport to Assisi is Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG) (PEG) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Assisi. Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI) (AOI) and Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI) (RMI) 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 Assisi. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Roma Termini and then to Foligno. instead which will take 7h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Assisi is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 40m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Assisi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 4h 25m | €74($74) | 6 times a week | 793km (493 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 5h 55m | €130($130) | once daily | 910km (565 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, Fly | 5h 55m | €105($105) | 6 times a week | 831km (516 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 25m | €170($170) | 6 times a week | 1,066km (662 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 30m | €68($68) | twice daily | 847km (526 miles) |
Ferry to Villa San Giovanni, train + 1 similar | 7h 10m | €87($87) | twice daily | 815km (506 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 7h 40m | €85($85) | twice daily | 825km (512 miles) |
Bus | 11h 55m | €60($60) | 3 times a week | 906km (563 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15h 15m | €60($60) | 4 times a week | 1,049km (652 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 8h 45m | €130($130) | hourly | 848km (527 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Assisi
Ferry operators
Caronte & Tourist
Blue Jet
Train operators
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Autolinee Federico
Airports near Assisi
The following major airports near Assisi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG)
- Distance
- 9km (6 miles) from Assisi
Ancona Falconara Airport (AOI)
- Distance
- 84km (52 miles) from Assisi
Federico Fellini International Airport (RMI)
- Distance
- 106km (66 miles) from Assisi