How to travel from Messina to Salerno

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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Messina to Salerno

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Messina to Salerno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $17.

Distance: 176 miles (284 km)

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$52

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$33

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$45

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5h 34m

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from Messina to Salerno

How to get from Messina to Salerno by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Messina to Salerno is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM6h30
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
05:25PMSalerno, Piazza della Concordia
$291One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM6h30
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
05:25PMSalerno, Piazza della Concordia
$291One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

IntercityIntercity 724
01:20PM5h17
Messina Centrale
06:37PMSalerno station
$631One-way
0 transfers

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IntercityIntercity 734
10:15AM5h21
Messina Centrale
03:36PMSalerno station
$631One-way
0 transfers
IntercityIntercity 734+RegionaleMetropolitano 21340
10:15AM6h25
Messina Centrale
04:40PMDuomo - Via Vernieri
$641One-way
1 transfer
IntercityIntercity 734+RegionaleMetropolitano 21340
10:15AM6h25
Messina Centrale
04:40PMDuomo - Via Vernieri
$641One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:50PM8h40
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
07:30AMSalerno, Piazza della Concordia
$581One-way
1 transfer
Itabus4412 · 2723
11:50PM21h00
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
08:50PMSalerno, Piazza della Concordia
$361One-way
1 transfer
Caronte & TouristCARTOUR
02:00AM9h00
Port of Messina
11:00AMSalerno Molo Ponente
$491One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Messina to Salerno

Travel to Salerno easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Messina to Salerno.

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There are 3 options to travel between Messina and Salerno including taking a train, bus, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Messina to Salerno is a train with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Salerno:

A train is $0.10 (€0.08) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Messina to Salerno costing on average $17 (€14).

A train is $27 (€22) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Messina to Salerno costing on average $44 (€36).

The fastest way to travel from Messina to Salerno is by train with an average journey time of 5h 17m.

Other travel options to Salerno take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 15m.

Ferry takes on average 9h 0m.

The distance from Messina to Salerno is approximately 176 miles (284 km).
The average frequency per day from Messina to Salerno is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 3 ferries per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Messina and Salerno as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Messina to Salerno:
  • Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Messina Centrale and arrive in Salerno station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) and arrive in Salerno, Piazza della Concordia.
  • Ferries mostly depart from Port of Messina and arrive in Salerno Molo Ponente.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Messina to Salerno, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Intercity, Italo, Intercity Notte, Regionale to go to Salerno by train.
  • Travel with Caronte & Tourist to go to Salerno by ferry.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Salerno by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Messina to Salerno with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
  • 1 direct ferries per day with Caronte & Tourist.
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, Itabus.
Omio customers who travel from Messina to Salerno often also extend their vacation to go to Naples, Amalfi, Rome, Positano, Milan. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salerno and these popular destinations at a great price.

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