How to travel from Messina to Ravello, Italy

The distance between Messina and Ravello is around 416km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Messina to Ravello 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 RavelloMessina if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Salerno.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to Salerno Piazza delle Concordia.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Ferry and Train

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
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Ferry and Car

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €72($72)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Ravello

There are several options for getting from Messina to Ravello by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €88 ($88).

The distance between Messina and Ravello is around 416km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Messina and Ravello by ferry and train.

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

The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Ravello is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Ravello. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Ravello. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Salerno. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Messina and Ravello. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 15m 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 Ravello. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Ravello is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 38km (23 miles) from Ravello. 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 Ravello. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Salerno. instead which will take 4hrs.

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

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Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Ravello

Transport options from Messina to Ravello
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5hrs
€75($75)
hourly565km (351 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
€32($32)
twice daily478km (297 miles)
Ferry and Bus
8hrs
€44($44)
twice daily478km (297 miles)
Ferry and Train
4hrs
€88($88)
5 times a day416km (258 miles)
Ferry and Car
5h 10m
€72($72)
hourly464km (288 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Ravello

Ferry operators

Airports near Ravello

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

NAP
Naples International Airport (NAP)
International Airport
Distance
38km (23 miles) from Ravello
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
189km (117 miles) from Ravello
CIA
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
International Airport
Distance
212km (132 miles) from Ravello