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How to get fromMessina to Paestumby ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Paestum by ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Paestumtrain train Ic
    4h 48m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Messina to Salernobus bus N592 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Salerno to Paestumbus bus
    8h 30m
    €35–57

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Paestumcar car
    5h 43m
    €57–88

  4. Train, fly

    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
    3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Paestumtrain train
    7h 6m
    €52–199

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€23Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Paestum.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 341.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Messina to Paestum via Salerno in around 8h 30m.

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