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

The cheapest way to get from Innsbruck to Messina is to bus which costs €110 - €190 and takes 20h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Innsbruck to Messina is to train and shuttle and fly which takes 9h 32m and costs €150 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Innsbruck and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Innsbruck to Messina. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße and arriving at Messina via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Innsbruck and Messina?

No, there is no direct train from Innsbruck to Messina. However, there are services departing from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Messina Centrale via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 49m.

How far is it from Innsbruck to Messina?

The distance between Innsbruck and Messina is 1375 km.

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

The best way to get from Innsbruck to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 14h 23m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 23m to get from Innsbruck to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Messina bus from?

Innsbruck to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße station.

Where do I catch the Innsbruck to Messina train from?

Innsbruck to Messina train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Innsbruck to Messina bus arrive?

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

Where does the Innsbruck to Messina train arrive?

Innsbruck to Messina train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

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

Book your Innsbruck to Messina bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1171+ hotels available in Messina.

Innsbruck to Messina - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Innsbruck to Messina by train, ferry, bus, night train, car, shuttle, or plane

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Bolzano Bozentrain Re
2. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Paolatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Paola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
14h 23m
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane VCE - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
11h 47m
€102–330
Bus
1. Take the bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Bolognabus FlixBus 488
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Messinabus N597
20h 45m
€119–190
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Bologna Centralenighttrain Nj
2. Take the nighttrain from Bologna Centrale to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
20h 49m
€114–245
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Innsbruck to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
13h 25m
€240–347
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Mittenwald Bahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Mittenwald to München Hbftrain Rb6
3. Take the bus from München Hackerbrücke to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
26h 9m
€211–367
Train, shuttle to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Chiusa Klausentrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Chiusa to Verona - Aeroportoshuttle
3. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane VRN - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 32m
€155–430
Train, shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Bolzano Bozentrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BGY - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
11h 23m
€182–473
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Kufsteintrain
2. Take the train from Kufstein to Muenchen Osttrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MUC - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 4m
€134–347
Train, shuttle to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Palermo Airport
1. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Chiusa Klausentrain
2. Take a shuttle bus from Chiusa to Verona - Aeroportoshuttle
3. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane VRN - PMO
4. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
11h 12m
€181–511
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brennero - Brenner to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane VCE - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
13h 23m
€106–371

Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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Distance: 1,375.4 km
Duration: 14h 23m

What companies run services between Innsbruck, Austria and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Innsbruck Südbahnstraße to Messina via Bologna and Bologna Centrale in around 20h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Messina Centrale via Bologna Centrale in around 20h 49m.

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