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8 h 23 min
703 km.
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Eleven ways to Travel from Rome to Messina

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Cheapest
By car (703 km)
8 h 23 min
703 km.
from $38
Fastest
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Other
Rideshare
8 h 23 min
703 km.
from $9.17
Train, Ferry
6 h 23 min
486 km.
from $123.23
Ferry
7 h 14 min
486 km.
from $215.33
Bus, Plane (Fly Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport)
5 h 7 min
486 km.
from $93.62
Bus, Plane (Fly Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport)
5 h 21 min
486 km.
from $143.88
Bus, Plane (Fly Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport)
6 h 54 min
486 km.
from $152.47
Bus, Plane (Fly Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Palermo Airport)
7 h 8 min
486 km.
from $99.60
Train, Plane
5 h 40 min
486 km.
from $133.54
Bus, Train
7 h 17 min
486 km.
from $153.40

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.79–$330.30
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$22.87–$228.67
Plane from Naples International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$30.49–$419.22

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Naples International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.03–$228.67

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.81–$381.11
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Lamezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.87–$355.70
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Reggio
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$381.11
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$55.90–$228.67

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.79–$330.30
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Lamezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.52–$292.18
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.00–$292.18
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Vincenzo
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.36–$406.52

Condor Flugdienst

Website:
condor.com
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$31.76–$152.44

Aeroitalia

Website:
aeroitalia.com/en
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$17.79–$330.30
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Lamezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$63.52–$292.18
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.00–$292.18
Plane from Leonardo Da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport to Vincenzo
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$53.36–$406.52

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Messina
Ave. Duration:
10h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.52–$95.28

Itabus

Phone:
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website:
itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Messina
Ave. Duration:
13h 35m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.49–$43.19

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

Phone:
(+39) 0923 98.11.20
Website:
autoservizisalemi.it/en/
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Messina
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.03–$50.81

SAIS Autolinee

Phone:
800 21 10 20
Email:
Website:
saisautolinee.it/
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.62–$11.43

Lirosi Linee

Phone:
0966 57552
Email:
Website:
lirosilinee.com
Bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Gioia
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$53.36–$59.71

Etna Trasporti

Phone:
+39 06 164160
Email:
Website:
etnatrasporti.it/
Bus from Coffa Strada Statale 514 to Catania
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.99–$8.89

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.89–$24.14
Train from Melito Porto Salvo to Reggio
Ave. Duration:
36 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.32–$6.99
Train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Villa
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.29–$4.70
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.24–$50.81
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.24–$49.54
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.26–$21.60
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Roma Termini to Villa
Ave. Duration:
4h 49m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$55.90–$165.15
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$22.87–$82.57
Train from Napoli Afragola to Villa
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.03–$88.93
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.97–$58.44
Train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Villa
Ave. Duration:
18 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.99–$40.65

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Roma Termini to Villa
Ave. Duration:
5h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$95.28–$139.74
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$49.54–$63.52
Train from Napoli Afragola to Villa
Ave. Duration:
4h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.54–$69.87
Train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Villa
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.41–$33.03

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Roma Termini to Villa
Ave. Duration:
8h 52m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$47.00–$63.52
Train from Roma Termini to Messina
Ave. Duration:
8h 9m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$48.27–$69.87
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.16–$13.97
Train from Melito Porto Salvo to Reggio
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.21–$6.99
Train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Villa
Ave. Duration:
16 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$4.07–$5.59
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$25.41
Train from Roma Termini to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
2h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$17.79–$24.14
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.53–$13.97

Trenitalia Intercity Night

Phone:
06 3000
Website:
trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Roma Termini to Messina
Ave. Duration:
9h 27m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.87–$101.63

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Rome to Messina
Ave. Duration:
8h 32m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.36

Blu Jet

Phone:
342 32 55 869
Website:
blujetlines.it/index.php
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.09–$3.10

Caronte & Tourist

Phone:
+39.090.57.37
Email:
Website:
carontetourist.it/en
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.05–$49.54

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Messina is to bus and ferry which costs $28.26 - $43.48 and takes 8h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Messina is to fly and bus which takes 5h 7m and costs $29.35 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Messina Centrale Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Rome 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 27m.

How far is it from Rome to Messina?

The distance between Rome and Messina is 639 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Messina without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 5h 43m and costs $42.39 - $184.78 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Rome to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Messina bus from?

Rome to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Messina train from?

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

Train or bus from Rome to Messina?

The best way to get from Rome to Messina is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs $41.30 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $81.52 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Rome to Messina bus arrive?

Rome to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Messina station.

Where does the Rome to Messina train arrive?

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

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

Book your Rome to Messina train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rome to Messina?

Book your Rome to Messina bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 843+ hotels available in Messina. Prices start at $21.21 per night.

Can I share a ride from Rome to Messina?

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