How to travel from Messina to Praiano, Italy

The distance between Messina and Praiano is around 422km (262 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Messina to Praiano by ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated byItabus+ 1 others

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Ferry and Train

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

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
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Ferry and Car

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

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
Operated by

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Praiano

There are several options for getting from Messina to Praiano by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Messina and Praiano is around 422km (262 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Messina and Praiano by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Messina to Praiano is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €88 ($88).

The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Praiano is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Messina and Praiano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Praiano. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Praiano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno Piazza delle Concordia and Amalfi. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 45m.

Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Messina and Praiano. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7h 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 Praiano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Praiano is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Praiano. 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 Praiano. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 4h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Praiano is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €88 ($88).

How do I get from Messina to Praiano

Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Praiano

Transport options from Messina to Praiano
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
7h 45m
€34($34)
5 times a day486km (302 miles)
Bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia8hrs
€39($39)
once daily492km (306 miles)
Ferry and Train
4h 30m
€88($88)
every 4 hours422km (262 miles)
Ferry and Car
5h 15m
€87($87)
hourly470km (292 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Praiano

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Airports near Praiano

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

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Praiano
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Praiano
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Praiano