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

The cheapest way to get from France to Messina is to fly and train which costs €75 - €240 and takes 7h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Messina is to fly and train which takes 7h 11m and costs €65 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between France and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from France to Messina station. However, there are services departing from Paris and arriving at Messina Main Train Station via Naples Metropark Central Parking. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 44m.

Is there a direct train between France and Messina?

No, there is no direct train from France to Messina. However, there are services departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Messina Centrale via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 31m.

How far is it from France to Messina?

The distance between France and Messina is 1188 km.

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

The best way to get from France to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 18h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from France to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Messina bus from?

France to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris station.

Where do I catch the France to Messina train from?

France to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Where does the France to Messina bus arrive?

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

Where does the France to Messina train arrive?

France to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1223+ hotels available in Messina.

France to Messina - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 12 ways to get from France to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Marseille Provence Airport, train
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1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MRS - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 11m
€68–261
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
18h 51m
Bus via Naples
1. Take the bus from Paris to Naplesbus FlixBus N1503
2. Take the bus from Naples Metropark Central Parking to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
32h 44m
€153–273
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paris to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
3. Drive from Port of Palermo to Messinacar
32h 51m
€271–412
Fly from Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ORY - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 1m
€81–274
Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Fly from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NTE - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 55m
€78–236
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TRN - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 54m
€70–267
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane GVA - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 25m
€94–322
Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane CDG - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 13m
€97–335
Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LYS - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 30m
€92–320
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Metz - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from METZ - Gare Routiere to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
33h 39m
€267–393
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the nighttrain from Milano Centrale to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
25h 31m
€212–403

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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Map of how to get from France to Messina.

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Distance: 1,188.2 km
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between France and Messina, Italy?

You can take a subway from Hôtel de Ville to Messina Main Train Station via Porte Maillot, Paris, Naples, and Naples Metropark Central Parking in around 32h 44m.

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