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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £34 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £34, while a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 284 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Ferry | Driving |
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£42 Average Price | £34 Average Price Cheapest | £35 Average Price | £63 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 53m Average total duration Fastest 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular ferry company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Salerno to Messina, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Messina:
A coach is £2 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Salerno to Messina costing on average £35.
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Messina costing on average £42.
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 41m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 0m.
Tickets start at around £42 compared to roughly £63 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £21. The journey takes 5h 23m versus 4h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Messina from Salerno by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Salerno to Messina is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by ferry from Messina are Reggio Calabria, Taormina, Catania, Villa San Giovanni and Milazzo. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Messina on Omio.
Reggio Calabria is a seafront city at the toe of Italy, facing Sicily across the Strait of Messina. It is known for the Riace Bronzes, the elegant Lungomare and a relaxed southern atmosphere.
Taormina is known for its ancient Greek Theatre, graceful centre and sweeping views of the Ionian Sea and Mount Etna. The town mixes Sicilian history with a refined resort feel, where medieval lanes and nearby beaches sit close together.
Catania is a lively Sicilian city beneath Mount Etna, known for baroque buildings in dark lava stone and a vigorous street life. Its markets, piazzas and seafront give it a gritty, energetic character shaped by both volcano and sea.
Villa San Giovanni is a coastal Calabrian town on the Strait of Messina, known as the main gateway to Sicily. Sea views, swordfish traditions and a working waterfront give it a practical, maritime character.
Milazzo is a coastal town in north-east Sicily, known for its harbour, long promenade and hilltop castle. It combines a working port with beaches, seafood-focused dining and a historic centre with views towards the Aeolian Islands.
Travel to Messina easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salerno to Messina.
This is compared to other travel options from Salerno to Messina:
A coach is £2 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Salerno to Messina costing on average £35.
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salerno to Messina costing on average £42.
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 41m.
Ferry takes on average 10h 0m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salerno and Messina as scheduled services by train, coach and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
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