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.
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.
👋 Also check out Messina → Ravello if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Messina.
Take the bus to Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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Take the train to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 7h 45m | €32($32) | twice daily | 481km (299 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 8hrs | €44($44) | twice daily | 482km (300 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 4hrs | €95($95) | 4 times a day | 418km (260 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 10m | €72($72) | hourly | 467km (290 miles) |
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The following major airports near Messina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.