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How to get fromMessina to Ercolanoby ferry, train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Ercolano by ferry, train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Salernotrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain train Re
    6h 2m

  2. Bus via Ercolano Scavi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus bus Itabus
    7h 26m
    €27–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus bus N590 / ...
    7h 9m
    €45–66

  4. Night train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centralenighttrain night train Ini
    7h 29m
    €40–68

  5. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Ercolanocar car
    5h
    €77–112

  6. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Naples Airport

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane CTA - NAP
    5h 5m
    €42–196

  7. Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Naples Airport

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane PMO - NAP
    6h 59m
    €54–238

  8. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane CTA - FCO
    3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain train
    6h 53m
    €62–192

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

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 425.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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 €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 35m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centrale once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 7h 8m.

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