What is the cheapest way to get from Rome Termini to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Rome Termini to Messina is to rideshare which costs €35 and takes 8h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rome Termini to Messina?

The fastest way to get from Rome Termini to Messina is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 50m and costs €70 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Rome Termini and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome Termini to Messina station. However, there are services departing from Indipendenza and arriving at Messina Centrale Station via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Rome Termini and Messina?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Messina Centrale. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 5m.

How far is it from Rome Termini to Messina?

The distance between Rome Termini and Messina is 639 km.

How do I travel from Rome Termini to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Rome Termini to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 59m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Rome Termini to Messina?

It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Rome Termini to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome Termini to Messina bus from?

Rome Termini to Messina bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome Termini to Messina train from?

Rome Termini to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome Termini to Messina?

The best way to get from Rome Termini to Messina is to bus which takes 10h 6m and costs €29 - €75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Rome Termini to Messina bus arrive?

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

Where does the Rome Termini to Messina train arrive?

Rome Termini to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Messina Centrale station.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome Termini to Messina?

Book your Rome Termini to Messina train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1160+ hotels available in Messina.

Can I share a ride from Rome Termini to Messina?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rome Termini and Messina. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Rome Termini to Messina - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Rome Termini to Messina by train, ferry, bus, night train, rideshare, train (Trenitalia), car, or plane

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
6h 59m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Messina Centrale Stationbus Autoservizi Salemi S201
10h 6m
€30–74
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Roma Termini to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
9h 5m
€55–100
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Rome to Messinarideshare 487.3 km
8h 59m
€35
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Messina Centraletrain Ic
8h 9m
€70–130
Bus via Messina
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Messinabus N590 / ...
10h 56m
€62–104
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Rome Termini to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
6h 55m
€113–163
Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane FCO - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
4h 50m
€70–396
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 3m
€38–134

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) flights

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Distance: 639 km
Duration: 6h 59m

What companies run services between Rome Termini, Italy and Messina, Italy?

Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Messina Centrale Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 8h 40m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Roma Termini to Messina Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 9h 5m.

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