The distance between Messina and Naples is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Messina to Naples 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.
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Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP).
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Take the train to Napoli Centrale.
Take the bus to Naples.
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking.
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Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Centrale.
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Naples.
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There are several options for getting from Messina to Naples by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €67 ($67).
The distance between Messina and Naples is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 314km (195 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Messina and Naples by train.
The quickest way to get from Messina to Naples is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €67 ($67).
The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Naples is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Messina and Naples. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Messina and Naples with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 5m.
Trenitalia run train services between Messina and Naples. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Naples. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Messina and Naples with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 7h 20m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Messina and Naples. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Naples. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP). instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Naples is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Naples. Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) (CIA) and Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO) (FCO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Messina to Naples. We recommend that you take the train to Napoli Centrale. instead which will take 6h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Naples is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 25m | €67($67) | hourly | 493km (306 miles) |
Train to Palermo Centrale, Fly | 5h 5m | €72($72) | every 4 hours | 576km (358 miles) |
Train | 6h 5m | €35($35) | every 20 mins | 438km (272 miles) |
Bus | 7h 20m | €30($30) | every 20 mins | 512km (318 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 8h 20m | €46($46) | once daily | 523km (325 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 5h 20m | €38($38) | every 4 hours | 439km (273 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 20m | €76($76) | hourly | 489km (304 miles) |
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The following major airports near Naples offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.