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Compare train, bus, and ferry for Salerno to Messina
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a train costs an average of $57.
Distance: 176 miles (284 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Ferry | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$57 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Salerno to Messina
Compare the available ways to get from Salerno to Messina, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Messina:
A bus is $2 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Salerno to Messina costing on average $48.
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Messina costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 0m.
Tickets start at around $57 compared to roughly $85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29. The journey takes 5h 23m versus 4h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Salerno to Messina
How to get from Salerno to Messina by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salerno to Messina is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3506 · 21257:05 PM 10h40 Salerno, Piazza della Concordia 5:45 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) $14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- 3506 · 2125
7:05 PM 10h40 Salerno, Piazza della Concordia 5:45 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) $14 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- Intercity 723
10:32 AM 5h03 Salerno station 3:35 PM Messina Centrale $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Intercity 95057
2:25 PM 5h15 Salerno station 7:40 PM Messina Centrale $31 1 One-way 0 transfers - Intercity 95057
2:25 PM 5h15 Salerno station 7:40 PM Messina Centrale $31 1 One-way 0 transfers 
Regionale 5087+Intercity 950571:57 PM 5h43 Duomo - Via Vernieri 7:40 PM Messina Centrale $33 1 One-way 1 transfer
- FlixBus
1:00 PM 6h50 Salerno, Piazza della Concordia 7:50 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) $32 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
4:45 AM 6h25 Salerno, Piazza della Concordia 11:10 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) $34 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:25 PM 9h05 Salerno, Piazza della Concordia 6:30 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) $58 1 One-way 1 transfer
- CARTOUR
2:30 PM 9h00 Salerno Molo Ponente 11:30 PM Port of Messina $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Messina:
A bus is $2 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Salerno to Messina costing on average $48.
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Messina costing on average $57.
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 41m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 0m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, OneBus, Salemi to go to Messina by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte to go to Messina by train.
- Travel with Caronte & Tourist to go to Messina by ferry.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, OneBus, Salemi.
- 4 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 1 direct ferries per day with Caronte & Tourist.
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