How to travel from Salerno to Messina, Italy

The distance between Salerno and Messina is around 294km (183 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Salerno to Messina by train, bus, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MessinaSalerno if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Messina Centrale.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Messina.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
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Ferry

Take a ferry to Messina.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Caronte & Tourist

🚀 Fastest
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Car and Ferry

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

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salerno and Messina

There are several options for getting from Salerno to Messina by train, bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).

The distance between Salerno and Messina is around 294km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Salerno and Messina by train.

The quickest way to get from Salerno to Messina is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Salerno and Messina is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salerno and Messina. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Salerno and Messina with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 4h 55m.

Trenitalia run train services between Salerno and Messina. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Salerno and Messina. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Salerno and Messina with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 6h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Salerno and Messina. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Salerno and Messina. The ferry typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

Caronte & Tourist run the ferry services between Salerno and Messina. Ferries run once daily and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Salerno to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Salerno to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 4h 55m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salerno to Messina is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €35 ($35).

How do I get from Salerno to Messina

Compare travel optionsbetween Salerno and Messina

Transport options from Salerno to Messina
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 55m
€35($35)
every 20 mins386km (240 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
€29($29)
twice daily459km (285 miles)
Ferry
9hrs
€40($40)
once daily294km (183 miles)
Car and Ferry
4h 45m
€68($68)
hourly440km (273 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Salerno and Messina

Train operators

Bus companies

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