How to travel from Vernazza to Messina, Italy
The distance between Vernazza and Messina is around 990km (615 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Vernazza 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 → Vernazza if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€95($95)
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Train
Take the train to Messina Centrale.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€100($100)
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.
- Duration9h 25m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€86($86)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€205($205)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vernazza and Messina
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Vernazza to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €68 ($68) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).
The distance between Vernazza and Messina is around 990km (615 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 823km (511 miles)
It takes around 9h 25m to get from Vernazza and Messina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Vernazza to Messina is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €95 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Vernazza and Messina is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €68 ($68) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Vernazza and Messina. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Vernazza to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Spezia Centrale. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.
Trenitalia Intercity Night run train services between Vernazza and Messina. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Vernazza and Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vernazza to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Pisa Centrale then fly from Pisa (PSA) to Catania (CTA) then take the train to Messina Centrale. instead which will take 5h 40m.
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 Vernazza 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 9h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vernazza to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 25m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).
Compare travel optionsbetween Vernazza and Messina
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 40m | €95($95) | hourly | 990km (615 miles) |
| Train to Genova Brignole, plane | 6h 10m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 1,118km (695 miles) |
| Train to Pisa Centrale, plane | 6h 45m | €88($88) | every 4 hours | 997km (620 miles) |
| Train to Firenze Rifredi, plane | 6h 50m | €120($120) | once a week | 1,049km (652 miles) |
| Train to Milano Centrale, plane | 7h 40m | €155($155) | every 4 hours | 1,336km (830 miles) |
| Train to Pisa Centrale, plane | 7h 45m | €140($140) | hourly | 1,212km (753 miles) |
Train | 13h 55m | €100($100) | once daily | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 9h 25m | €86($86) | every 4 hours | 1,065km (662 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 16h 35m | €68($68) | 4 times a week | 1,204km (748 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 11h 10m | €205($205) | hourly | 1,118km (694 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Vernazza and Messina
Train operators
Ferry operators
Blu Jet
Caronte & Tourist
Bus companies
Lirosi Linee
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