How to travel from Pacentro to Messina, Italy
The distance between Pacentro and Messina is around 624km (388 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Pacentro to Messina 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 Messina → Pacentro if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
- Duration6h 50m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€95($95)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration7h 55m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€95($95)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Naples - Piazza Garibaldi then take the train to Messina Centrale.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€59($59)
Multiple operators
Bus
Take the bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking and then to Messina Main Train Station.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€83($83)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration7h 30m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pacentro and Messina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Pacentro to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).
The distance between Pacentro and Messina is around 624km (388 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 449km (279 miles)
It takes around 7h 55m to get from Pacentro and Messina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Pacentro to Messina is to take the train, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Pacentro and Messina is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Pacentro and Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Reggio Calabria (REG) then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 5h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pacentro and Messina. It typically takes around 10h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pacentro to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sulmona Via Giuseppe Mazzini and Naples Metropark Central Parking. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 15m.
Satam Bus, Itabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Pacentro and Messina. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pacentro to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Termini then fly from Rome (FCO) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 6h 50m.
The closest major airport to Messina is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 91km (57 miles) from Messina. Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) 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 Pacentro to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Roma Termini then Napoli Afragola and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 7h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pacentro to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Pacentro and Messina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 4 similar | 6h 50m | €95($95) | twice daily | 855km (531 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Ferry | 5h 30m | €165($165) | once daily | 749km (466 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 6h 45m | €125($125) | 4 times a day | 679km (422 miles) |
| Bus to Naples Metropark Central Parking, plane and train | 7h 60m | €135($135) | 4 times a day | 761km (473 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 8h 20m | €130($130) | twice daily | 979km (608 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 7h 55m | €95($95) | twice daily | 827km (514 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 45m | €59($59) | twice daily | 624km (388 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 15m | €83($83) | every 20 mins | 687km (427 miles) |
| Bus via Pescara Terminal Bus | 11h 25m | €66($66) | once daily | 858km (533 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 30m | €120($120) | hourly | 651km (404 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Pacentro and Messina
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Bus companies
Satam Bus
Etna Trasporti
Train operators
Airports near Messina
The following major airports near Messina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
- Distance
- 91km (57 miles) from Messina
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Messina
Comiso Airport (CIY)
- Distance
- 157km (98 miles) from Messina