What is the cheapest way to get from Paestum to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Paestum to Messina is to train and car ferry which costs €35 - €120 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paestum to Messina?

The fastest way to get from Paestum to Messina is to train and car ferry which takes 4h 36m and costs €35 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Paestum and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Paestum to Messina station. However, there are services departing from Paestum - Stazione FS and arriving at Messina Centrale Station via Battipaglia Ospedale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Paestum and Messina?

No, there is no direct train from Paestum to Messina. However, there are services departing from Paestum and arriving at Messina Centrale via Sapri. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.

How far is it from Paestum to Messina?

The distance between Paestum and Messina is 341 km.

How do I travel from Paestum to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Paestum to Messina without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 4h 36m and costs €35 - €120.

How long does it take to get from Paestum to Messina?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Paestum to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paestum to Messina bus from?

Paestum to Messina bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Battipaglia Ospedale station.

Where do I catch the Paestum to Messina train from?

Paestum to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Paestum station.

Train or bus from Paestum to Messina?

The best way to get from Paestum to Messina is to bus which takes 7h 4m and costs €20 - €95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €80 and takes 6h 17m.

Where does the Paestum to Messina bus arrive?

Paestum to Messina bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Messina Centrale Station.

Where does the Paestum to Messina train arrive?

Paestum to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Sapri station.

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Paestum to Messina - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, car, and ferry

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

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Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Paestum to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
4h 36m
€37–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Battipaglia Ospedale to Messina Centrale Stationbus Autoservizi Salemi S201
7h 4m
€20–95
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Paestum to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5h 42m
€59–86
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Paestum to Sapritrain Re
2. Take the train from Sapri to Messina Centraletrain Ic
6h 17m
€37–78

Paestum to Messina by train and car ferry

17Weekly Services

4h 36mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 341.2 km
Duration: 4h 36m

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

Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Battipaglia Ospedale to Messina Centrale Station twice daily. Tickets cost €18–26 and the journey takes 5h 40m. Onebus also services this route 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paestum to Messina Centrale via Sapri in around 6h 17m.

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