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.
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 Messina → Salerno if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Messina Centrale.
Take the bus to Messina.
Take a ferry to Messina.
Caronte & Tourist
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 55m | €35($35) | every 20 mins | 386km (240 miles) |
Bus | 6h 45m | €29($29) | twice daily | 459km (285 miles) |
Ferry | 9hrs | €40($40) | once daily | 294km (183 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 4h 45m | €68($68) | hourly | 440km (273 miles) |
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Caronte & Tourist
The following major airports near Messina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.