There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Rome by ferry, train, bus, night train, rideshare, train (Trenitalia), car, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
- Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain Fr
6h 32mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Messina Centrale Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus Autoservizi Salemi S202
9h€28–110Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Messina Centrale to Roma Termininighttrain Ini
9h 1m€55–120Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Messina to Rome487.3 km
8h 32m€35Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
8h 14m€70–150Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
- Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Romecar
6h 54m€102–162Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
- Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane REG - FCO
4h 18m€70–307Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane CTA - FCO
5h 25m€37–141Train to Palermo Airport, fly
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane PMO - FCO
6h 56m€49–184Ferry, train, shuttle to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train
- Take a shuttle bus from S. Eufemia Lamezia Terme - Stazione FS to 2º Reggimento Aves Sirio
- Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane SUF - FCO
8h 2m
Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Rome is to rideshare which costs €35 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Messina to Rome is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs €65 - €310.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina Centrale Station station and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.
Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Roma Termini. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 1m.
The distance between Messina and Rome is 639 km.
The best way to get from Messina to Rome without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 32m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Messina to Rome, including transfers.
Messina to Rome bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Messina Centrale Station.
Messina to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Messina Centrale station.
The best way to get from Messina to Rome is to bus which takes 9h and costs €28 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Rome, Italy?
Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Messina Centrale Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina twice daily. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 9h. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Messina Centrale to Roma Termini every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 9h 1m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–80
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Bari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- €23–80
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Fiumicino International Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €23–80
Flights from Palermo Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–110
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragola
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–130
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Schedules at
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Messina Centrale Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Messina to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Messina to Rome bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Messina to Rome train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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Book your Messina to Rome bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Messina and Rome. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







