How to travel from Ravello to Messina, Italy

The distance between Ravello and Messina is around 418km (260 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Ravello to Messina by train, ferry, 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 Messina.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.

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

Multiple operators

🚀 Fastest
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Train and Ferry

Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Car and Ferry

Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.

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

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ravello and Messina

There are several options for getting from Ravello to Messina by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Ravello and Messina is around 418km (260 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Ravello to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Ravello and Messina 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 Ravello and Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Ravello and Messina. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Ravello to Messina. 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 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Ravello and Messina. Buses run twice daily 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 Ravello to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Ravello to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 4hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ravello to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

How do I get from Ravello to Messina

Compare travel optionsbetween Ravello and Messina

Transport options from Ravello to Messina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
7h 45m
€32($32)
twice daily481km (299 miles)
Bus and Ferry
8hrs
€44($44)
twice daily482km (300 miles)
Train and Ferry
4hrs
€95($95)
4 times a day418km (260 miles)
Car and Ferry
5h 10m
€72($72)
hourly467km (290 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Ravello and Messina

Train operators

Ferry operators

Airports near Messina

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

CTA
Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)
International Airport
Distance
91km (57 miles) from Messina
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Messina
CIY
Comiso Airport (CIY)
Domestic Airport
Distance
157km (98 miles) from Messina