There are 9 ways to get from Sorrento to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, car, train (Trenitalia), or plane
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Train, ferry
best- Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain 0
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
- Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
6h 38mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sorrento - staz EAV to Napoli - Via G. Ferraris, df Hotel Ramadabus Sc1
- Take the bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
9h 27m€35–71Train, bus
- Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain 0
- Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Messinabus N590 / ...
8h 54m€42–70Ferry, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Port of Sorrento to Port of Salernoferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Salerno to Messinacarferry
12h 5m€49–98Drive, ferry
- Drive from Sorrento to Villa San Giovannicar
- Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5h 23m€77–111Train
- Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain 0
- Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Ic
7h 59m€52–110Train to Naples Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
- Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 43m€45–196Train to Naples Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
- Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain
- Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NAP - PMO
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 27m€60–230Train, train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Take the train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibalditrain
- Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
- Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 15m€72–206
Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sorrento to Messina is to bus which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Sorrento to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 5h 23m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Sorrento to Messina station. However, there are services departing from Sorrento - staz EAV and arriving at Messina Main Train Station via Naples Metropark Central Parking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 27m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Sorrento to Messina. However, there are services departing from Port of Sorrento and arriving at Messina via Port of Salerno. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Sorrento to Messina. However, there are services departing from Sorrento and arriving at Messina Centrale via Napoli Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
The distance between Sorrento and Messina is 474 km.
Book your Sorrento to Messina ferry tickets online with Omio.
The best way to get from Sorrento to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 38m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Sorrento to Messina, including transfers.
Sorrento to Messina bus services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., depart from Sorrento - staz EAV station.
What companies run services between Sorrento, Italy and Messina, Italy?
You can take a train from Sorrento to Messina Centrale via Napoli P. Garibaldi and Napoli Centrale in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sorrento - staz EAV to Messina Main Train Station via Napoli - Via G. Ferraris, df Hotel Ramada and Naples Metropark Central Parking in around 9h 27m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Naples Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €25–140
Flights from Naples Airport to Palermo Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €26–190
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €23–80
Flights from Fiumicino International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €23–80
- Phone
- +39 800 211 388
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
Train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
Train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
Train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
Train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
Train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
Train from Sorrento to Napoli P. Garibaldi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l.
- 2nd Class
- €6–10
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Messina
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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More Questions & Answers
Sorrento to Messina train services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., depart from Sorrento station.
The best way to get from Sorrento to Messina is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €50 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 9h 27m.
Sorrento to Messina bus services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., arrive at Napoli - Via G. Ferraris, df Hotel Ramada station.
Sorrento to Messina train services, operated by Ente Autonomo Volturno S.r.l., arrive at Napoli P. Garibaldi station.
Book your Sorrento to Messina train tickets online with Omio.
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