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There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Herculaneum by ferry, train, bus, 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 Ic
    3. Take the train from Salerno to Portici-Ercolanotrain train Re
    6h 11m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Naples Metropark Central Parkingbus bus Itabus
    7h 32m
    €26–47

  3. Bus via Napoli P.zza Garibaldi

    1. Take the bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus bus N590 / ...
    7h 2m
    €45–67

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Herculaneumcar car
    5h 1m
    €87–132

  5. Train, fly to Fiumicino International Airport

    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
    €61–182

  6. Train, 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 11m
    €40–186

Messina to Herculaneum by bus, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 427.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi twice daily. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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