There are 7 ways to get from Messina to Ercolano by ferry, train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Salernotrain Fr
- Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain Re
5h 29mBus via Ercolano Scavi
cheapest- Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus Itabus
7h 28m€28–60Bus
- Take the bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N590 / ...
7h 9m€41–62Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
- Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Ercolanocar
5h€77–112Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
5h 24m€43–211Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
6h 21m€47–85Train to Palermo Airport, fly
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane PMO - NAP
6h 50m€55–239
Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Ercolano is to bus via Ercolano Scavi which costs €27 - €60 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Messina to Ercolano is to ferry and drive which takes 5h and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Gianturco via Garibaldi - Lucci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Messina to Ercolano. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Portici-Ercolano via Napoli Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Messina and Ercolano is 425 km.
The best way to get from Messina to Ercolano without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Messina to Ercolano, including transfers.
Messina to Ercolano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.
Messina to Ercolano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Messina Centrale station.
The best way to get from Messina to Ercolano is to bus which takes 7h 9m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Ercolano, Italy?
FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi twice daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centrale 5 times a day. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 6h 1m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–130
Flights from Palermo Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–150
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Salerno
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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Booking & Getting There
Messina to Ercolano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Naples Metropark Central Parking station.
Messina to Ercolano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Napoli Centrale station.
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