What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to Cilento?

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Cilento is to night train which costs €30 - €70 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Messina to Cilento?

The fastest way to get from Messina to Cilento is to ferry and drive which takes 5h 14m and costs €50 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Cilento?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Cilento. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Vallo Lucania-Castel via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Messina to Cilento?

The distance between Messina and Cilento is 337 km.

How do I travel from Messina to Cilento without a car?

The best way to get from Messina to Cilento without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 43m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Messina to Cilento?

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Messina to Cilento, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Cilento train from?

Messina to Cilento train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Where does the Messina to Cilento train arrive?

Messina to Cilento train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Vallo Lucania-Castel station.

Where can I stay near Cilento?

There are 1670+ hotels available in Cilento.

Messina to Cilento - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Cilento by ferry, train, bus, taxi, night train, car, or plane

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Vallo Lucania-Casteltrain Fr
4h 43m
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the nighttrain from Messina Centrale to Vallo Lucania-Castelnighttrain Ini
8h 46m
€32–65
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Sala Consilina Terminal Bus SS19bus Itabus
2. Take the taxi from Sala Consilina Terminal Bus SS19 to Cilentotaxi
6h 20m
€133–224
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Cilentocar
5h 14m
€52–82
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Omignano-Salentotrain
7h 33m
€101–272

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP) flights

27Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336.6 km
Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Cilento, Italy?

Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Messina Centrale to Vallo Lucania-Castel 3 times a day. Tickets cost €29–60 and the journey takes 5h 46m.

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