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

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There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Paestum by car ferry, train, bus, night train, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Paestumtrain train Ic
    5h 5m
    €36–109

  2. Night train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Messina Centrale to Agropoli-Castellabatnighttrain night train Ini
    6h 34m
    €31–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Messina to Salernobus bus N592 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Salerno to Paestumbus bus
    8h 30m
    €37–58

  4. 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

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Sapritrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Sapri to Paestumtrain train Re
    5h 8m

  6. 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
    6h 43m
    €51–206

Messina to Paestum by car ferry and train

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 340.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Messina Centrale to Agropoli-Castellabat 3 times a day. Tickets cost €29–55 and the journey takes 6h 3m.

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