How to travel from Messina to Latina, Italy
The distance between Messina and Latina is around 655km (407 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Messina to Latina 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 Latina → Messina if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Catania Centrale, plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Latina.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€88($88)
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5 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€44($44)
+ 2 othersFerry and Train
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola then Roma Termini and then to Latina.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€65($65)
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Latina.
- Duration7h 5m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€120($120)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Latina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Messina to Latina by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).
The distance between Messina and Latina is around 655km (407 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (266 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Messina and Latina by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Messina to Latina is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Latina is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Messina and Latina. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Lamezia Terme C. then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Latina. instead which will take 4h 15m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Latina. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Latina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rome Tiburtina Largo Mazzoni, Aprilia and Campoverde. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.
Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl run regular bus services between Messina and Latina. Buses run every 3 hours and take around 11h 45m 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 Latina. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Lamezia Terme C. then fly from Lamezia Terme (SUF) to Rome (FCO) then take the train to Latina. instead which will take 4h 15m.
The closest major airport to Latina is Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Latina. Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) and Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) 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 Latina. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola then Roma Termini and then to Latina. instead which will take 6h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Latina is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).
Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Latina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Catania Centrale, plane + 5 similar | 5hrs | €88($88) | every 2 hours | 655km (407 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 10m | €57($57) | every 2 hours | 742km (461 miles) |
| Train to Palermo Centrale, plane | 6h 35m | €85($85) | every 4 hours | 764km (475 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Plane | 4h 15m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 685km (425 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 40m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 865km (538 miles) |
| Ferry, Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | €135($135) | twice daily | 687km (427 miles) |
Bus | 11h 45m | €44($44) | once daily | 786km (488 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 6h 20m | €65($65) | every 4 hours | 717km (445 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 7h 5m | €120($120) | hourly | 663km (412 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Latina
Bus companies
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
SAIS Autolinee
Etna Trasporti
Train operators
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Airports near Latina
The following major airports near Latina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
- Distance
- 45km (28 miles) from Latina
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
- Distance
- 65km (41 miles) from Latina
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 133km (83 miles) from Latina