How to travel from Messina to Ventimiglia, Italy

The distance between Messina and Ventimiglia is around 1,101km (684 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Messina to Ventimiglia by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out VentimigliaMessina 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 Nice (NCE).

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1h 55m
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Napoli Afragola, Roma Termini then Genova P.Za Principe and then to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train

Take the train to Genova P.Za Principe and then to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration17h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the bus to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Turin and then to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration23h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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Ferry and Car

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

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Ventimiglia

There are several options for getting from Messina to Ventimiglia by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €83 ($83) and will take around 18h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Messina and Ventimiglia is around 1,101km (684 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 912km (567 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Messina and Ventimiglia by train and plane.

The quickest way to get from Messina to Ventimiglia is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Ventimiglia is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €83 ($83) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Messina and Ventimiglia. It typically takes around 17h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Messina to Ventimiglia. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Genova P.Za Principe. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 50m.

Trenitalia Intercity Night and Trenitalia run train services between Messina and Ventimiglia. Trains depart once daily and will take around 17h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Ventimiglia. It typically takes around 23h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Ventimiglia. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 23h 30m.

FlixBus and Itabus run regular bus services between Messina and Ventimiglia. Buses run once daily and take around 23h 30m 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 Ventimiglia. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Ventimiglia is Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) (GOA) which is approximately 121km (75 miles) from Ventimiglia. Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP) (MXP) and Pisa International Airport (PSA) (PSA) 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 Ventimiglia. We recommend that you take the train to Catania Centrale then fly from Catania (CTA) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 5h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Ventimiglia is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

How do I get from Messina to Ventimiglia

Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Ventimiglia

Transport options from Messina to Ventimiglia
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
5h 40m
€210($210)
hourly1,101km (684 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane6h 30m
€120($120)
every 3 hours1,170km (727 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane7h 50m
€115($115)
every 4 hours1,200km (746 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane8h 10m
€150($150)
every 4 hours1,399km (869 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane8h 50m
€95($95)
every 4 hours1,478km (918 miles)
Train to Catania Centrale, plane9hrs
€155($155)
every 3 hours1,425km (886 miles)
Ferry and Train
11h 35m
€100($100)
every 4 hours1,281km (796 miles)
Train
17h 50m
€120($120)
once daily1,274km (791 miles)
Ferry and Bus
18h 55m
€83($83)
3 times a week1,423km (884 miles)
Bus
23h 30m
€86($86)
once daily1,704km (1,059 miles)
Ferry and Car
13h 10m
€245($245)
hourly1,336km (830 miles)

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Airports near Ventimiglia

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

GOA
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
121km (75 miles) from Ventimiglia
MXP
Milan–Malpensa Airport (MXP)
International Airport
Distance
222km (138 miles) from Ventimiglia
PSA
Pisa International Airport (PSA)
International Airport
Distance
225km (140 miles) from Ventimiglia