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How to get fromAlexandria to Messinaby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Alexandria to Messina by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Alexandria to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ALY - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    9h 20m
    €113–450

  2. Fly Alexandria to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane ALY - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    11h 7m
    €177–712

  3. Fly Alexandria to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Alexandria (ALY) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane ALY - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    11h 21m
    €139–493

  4. Bus to Cairo International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Alexandria to Cairo Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane CAI - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    12h 19m
    €183–386

Alexandria (ALY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration8h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,636.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Alexandria, Egypt and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Alexandria to Messina. However, you can take the taxi to Alexandria (ALY) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Alexandria (ALY) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio Calabria Airport, take the line 28 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima.

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