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Compare train, bus, and flight for Naples to Messina
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Naples to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. 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 €11, and a flight costs an average of €25.
Distance: 195 miles (314 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€56 Average price | €34 Average price Cheapest | €112 Average price |
5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 48m Average total duration 7h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.9 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Naples to Messina by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Naples to Messina is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Naples to Messina
Travel to Messina 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 Naples to Messina.
There are 3 ways to get from Naples to Messina: train, bus or flight.
The cheapest way to go to Messina from Naples is by taking a bus, which costs on average $11 (€10).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Naples to Messina:
Taking a bus costs $13 (€11) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $24 (€21) for the same trip.
Taking a bus costs $25 (€22) less than taking a train, which costs on average $36 (€32) for the same trip.
The fastest way from Naples to Messina is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h.
There are alternative travel options to Messina that take longer:
Getting to Messina by bus takes 6 h 45 min on average.
Getting to Messina by train takes 5 h 45 min on average.
The distance from Naples to Messina is approximately 195 miles (314 km).
The average frequency per day from Naples to Messina is:
- Around 2 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Messina from Naples as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Naples to Messina:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Naples to Messina:
- You can go to Messina from Naples by bus with Itabus or FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $11 (€10) with Itabus from Naples to Messina on Omio.
- You can travel between Naples and Messina by flight with easyJet or Ryanair. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $24 (€21) with Ryanair from Naples to Messina.
- You can take a train from Naples to Messina with Intercity, Regionale, Intercity Notte or Italo. Cheap tickets can be found for $36 (€32) with Regionale from Naples to Messina.
Yes, there are direct routes from Naples to Messina with the following travel companies:
- You can check for a direct bus to Messina with Itabus or FlixBus with 2 direct buses per day.
- You'll find 2 direct trains a day to Messina with Intercity or Intercity Notte.
Direct services to Messina 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 journey.
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