There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Herculaneum by train (Trenitalia), bus, ferry, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Trenitalia)
best- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centraletrain Ic
6h 29m€48–87Bus via Ercolano Scavi
cheapest- Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus Itabus
7h 36m€27–48Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
- Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Herculaneumcar
5h 1m€87–132Train, fly to Naples Airport
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane CTA - NAP
5h 13m€42–196Bus
- Take the bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N590 / ...
8h 5m€46–68Train, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CTA - FCO
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
7h 7m€61–192
Messina to Herculaneum by train and foot (Trenitalia)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Herculaneum is to bus via Ercolano Scavi which costs €26 - €50 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Messina to Herculaneum is to ferry and drive which takes 5h 1m and costs €85 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Herculaneum. However, there are services departing from Messina Main Train Station and arriving at Naples Metropark Central Parking via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Messina to Herculaneum. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Ercolano Scavi via Napoli P. Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Messina and Herculaneum is 442 km.
The best way to get from Messina to Herculaneum without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Messina to Herculaneum, including transfers.
Messina to Herculaneum bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.
Messina to Herculaneum train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Messina Centrale station.
The best way to get from Messina to Herculaneum is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus via Ercolano Scavi, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 7h 36m.
What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Herculaneum, Italy?
Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 5h 58m. Alternatively, Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Naples Metropark Central Parking twice daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €27–170
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €21–80
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–110
- Website
- aeroitalia.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €20–95
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Naples Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €19–120
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €21–110
- Website
- neosair.it
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–330
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Messina Centrale to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Messina Main Train Station to Naples Metropark Central Parking
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- 3409848540
- [email protected]
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it
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Booking & Getting There
Messina to Herculaneum bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Naples Metropark Central Parking station.
Messina to Herculaneum train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Napoli Centrale station.
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