There are 7 ways to get from Messina to Vatican City by ferry, train, bus, night train, rideshare, train (Trenitalia), or car
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 Roma Terminitrain Fr
7h 17mBus via Tiburtina F.s.
cheapest- Take the bus from Messina Centrale Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus Autoservizi Salemi S202
9h 12m€31–65Night train
- Take the nighttrain from Messina Centrale to Roma Termininighttrain Ini
9h 14m€55–100Rideshare
- 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€70–130Bus
- Take the bus from Messina to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N590 / ...
9h 48m€64–101Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
- Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Romecar
6h 55m€122–182
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 drive which takes 6h 55m and costs €120 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Vatican City. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale Station and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 12m.
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 14m.
The distance between Messina and Vatican City is 654 km.
The best way to get from Messina to Vatican City without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 17m 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 via Tiburtina F.s. which takes 9h 12m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 8h 14m.
What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Vatican City?
Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Messina Centrale Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina 3 times a day. Tickets cost €28–40 and the journey takes 9h. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Messina Centrale to Roma Termini twice daily. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 9h 14m.
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Messina Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- 06 3000
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
Night train from Messina Centrale to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- Trenitalia ICN
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Messina Centrale Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–40
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Messina Centrale Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Messina to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- 3409848540
- [email protected]
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it
- 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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Booking & Getting There
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.
Book your Messina to Vatican City train tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
Book your Messina to Vatican City bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 21211+ hotels available in Vatican City.
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.