How to get from Messina to Rome by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Messina to Rome is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 302 miles (487 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $23 - $117 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $23 (€20) • 10 h 45 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $117 (€102) • 1 h 15 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, ITA or Intercity |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 302 miles (487 km) from Messina to Rome. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 15 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $23 (€20). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, ITA or Intercity among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Messina to Rome.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $28 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Step on board a Frecciarossa travel and relax as you travel across Italy. Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa high-speed travel make about 200 connections across Italy per day, including major destinations like Rome, Florence, Milan, Venice and Naples. These travel reach speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh), so you can travel 302 miles (487 km) between Messina and Rome quickly on a Frecciarossa high-speed travel. There are four different classes to choose from: Standard, Premium, Business, and Executive. All Frecciarossa classes provide free WiFi access, power outlets, air conditioning, bathrooms, luggage storage, onboard entertainment, and restaurant and bar services to passengers.
We show you the latest Frecciarossa travel schedule for the Messina to Rome route, so you can select the best times for your upcoming trip. You can find other travel information on Omio for this journey, such as departure and arrival travel stations, journey times, number of stops, and cheap fares. You can select from three ticket types: Super Economy, Economy, and Base. Once you’ve picked your ticket, book a cheap travel between Messina and Rome with us today and enjoy your journey with Trenitalia’s Frecciarossa!
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Ryanair is one of the most popular budget airlines in Europe offering cheap flights all over the continent. Founded in Ireland, Ryanair makes it easy to hop on a travel and fly to popular European destinations quickly and affordably. This low-cost airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. All Ryanair fare types include allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for bringing carry-on luggage and checked luggage.
There are 3 travel options from Messina to Rome: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel from Messina to Rome is a bus with an average price of $23 (€20).
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Rome:
A bus is $94 (€82) less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Messina to Rome costing on average $117 (€102).
A bus is $32 (€28) less than a train with an average ticket price of $55 (€48) from Messina to Rome.
The fastest way from Messina to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 15 min.
There are alternative travel options to Rome that take longer:
Getting to Rome by bus takes 10 h 45 min on average.
Getting to Rome by train takes 8 h 9 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 302 miles (487 km) between Messina and Rome.
The average frequency per day from Messina to Rome is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Messina to Rome as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Messina to Rome:
The following travel companies offer services from Messina to Rome:
Yes, there are direct routes from Messina to Rome with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Rome tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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