How to travel from Salerno to Messina

There are 3 options to travel between Salerno and Messina including taking a train, bus, and ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from Salerno to Messina is a bus with an average price of kr288.

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

A bus is kr165 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Messina costing on average kr453.

A bus is kr199 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Salerno to Messina costing on average kr487.

The fastest way to travel from Salerno to Messina is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 0m.

Other travel options to Messina take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 43m.

Bus takes on average 7h 7m.

Ferry takes on average 10h 0m.

The distance from Salerno to Messina is approximately 176 miles (284 km).

The average frequency per day from Salerno to Messina is:

• Around 5 trains per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 1 flights per day.
• Around 1 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salerno and Messina 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 Salerno to Messina:

• Flights mostly depart from Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Salerno station and arrive in Messina Centrale.
• Buses mostly depart from Salerno, Piazza della Concordia and arrive in Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale).
• Ferries mostly depart from Salerno Molo Ponente and arrive in Port of Messina.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salerno to Messina, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Caronte & Tourist, Caronte & Tourist to go to Messina by ferry.
• Travel with Volotea to go to Messina by flight.
• Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Messina by bus.
• Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Regionale to go to Messina by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Salerno to Messina with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct ferries per day with Caronte & Tourist, Caronte & Tourist.
• 1 direct flights per day with Volotea.
• 3 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
• 3 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.

Omio customers who travel from Salerno to Messina often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Rome, Taormina, Palermo, Milazzo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Messina and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Messina to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Messina, you can visit the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, a unique Norman-Arab style church, and explore the vibrant Piazza del Duomo, which offers access to landmarks like the Messina Cathedral and the Renaissance Fountain of Orion. Enjoy scenic views and boat tours at the Strait of Messina, and don't miss the daily show at the Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock. Discover local Sicilian products at the markets, stroll along the waterfront, and visit the Regional Museum of Messina. For panoramic city views, head to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Montalto.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Messina allows visitors to explore its main attractions, such as the Cathedral of Messina, the Regional Museum, and enjoy the local cuisine and nearby beaches.