There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Vatican City by ferry, train, bus, rideshare, plane, train (Trenitalia), car, 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 San Giovanni to Roma Terminitrain 8158
6h 37mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Messina Centrale Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus Autoservizi Salemi S202
9h 43m€30–99Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Messina to Rome487.3 km
8h 32m€35Ferry 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 14m€69–315Train (Trenitalia)
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
8h 42m€72–151Bus via Milizie/Distretto Militare
- Take the bus from Messina to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N590 / ...
10h€54–94Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
- Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Vatican Citycar
7h 2m€102–162Train 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 22m€36–139Train 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 52m€48–182Ferry, 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
7h 58m
Messina to Vatican City by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Vatican City is to rideshare which costs €35 and takes 8h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Messina to Vatican City is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs €65 - €320.
No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale Station and arriving at Emo via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Messina to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Roma Termini via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Messina and Vatican City is 664 km.
The best way to get from Messina to Vatican City without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 37m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Messina to Vatican City, including transfers.
Messina to Vatican City bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Messina Centrale Station.
Messina to Vatican City train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Messina Centrale station.
The best way to get from Messina to Vatican City is to bus which takes 9h 43m and costs €29 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €160 and takes 8h 42m.
What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Vatican City?
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. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Messina Centrale to Roma Termini every 4 hours. Tickets cost €70–150 and the journey takes 8h 14m.
- 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 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Villa San Giovanni to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–160
- Website
- Italo Treno
- 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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Messina to Vatican City bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Messina to Vatican City train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Messina and Vatican City. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.