How to travel from Messina to Sperlonga, Italy
The distance between Messina and Sperlonga is around 547km (340 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Messina to Sperlonga 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.
👋 Also check out Sperlonga → Messina if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Formia-Gaeta.
- Duration5hrs
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€84($84)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train
Take the train to Formia-Gaeta.
- Duration8hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€42($42)
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Centrale and then to Formia-Gaeta.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€46($46)
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Sperlonga sculptures.
- Duration6h 35m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Sperlonga
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Messina to Sperlonga by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €84 ($84).
The distance between Messina and Sperlonga is around 547km (340 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Messina and Sperlonga by train.
The quickest way to get from Messina to Sperlonga is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €84 ($84).
The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Sperlonga is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Messina and Sperlonga. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Messina to Sperlonga. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Formia-Gaeta and Sperlonga. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8hrs.
Trenitalia run train services between Messina and Sperlonga. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Messina and Sperlonga. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Formia-Gaeta. instead which will take 5hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Sperlonga. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Naples (NAP) then take the train to Formia-Gaeta. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Sperlonga is Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Sperlonga. 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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Messina to Sperlonga. We recommend that you take the train to Formia-Gaeta. instead which will take 8hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Sperlonga is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €42 ($42).
Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Sperlonga
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 1 similar | 5hrs | €84($84) | hourly | 602km (374 miles) |
| Train to Catania Centrale, plane | 6h 10m | €64($64) | every 2 hours | 823km (512 miles) |
Train | 8hrs | €42($42) | twice daily | 547km (340 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 7h 20m | €46($46) | every 4 hours | 570km (354 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 8h 50m | €50($50) | 4 times a day | 619km (384 miles) |
| Bus to Naples, Train | 8h 55m | €38($38) | every 20 mins | 620km (385 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 35m | €110($110) | hourly | 587km (364 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Sperlonga
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Airports near Sperlonga
The following major airports near Sperlonga offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Naples International Airport (NAP)
- Distance
- 83km (52 miles) from Sperlonga
Ciampino–G.B. Pastine International Airport (CIA)
- Distance
- 92km (57 miles) from Sperlonga
Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
- Distance
- 115km (71 miles) from Sperlonga