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How to get fromJohannesburg to Messinaby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Johannesburg to Messina by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane JNB - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    17h 37m
    €271–798

  2. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane JNB - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    26h 14m

  3. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane JNB - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    18h 41m
    €437–832

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration17h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,327 km
  • Duration: 17h 37m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Messina. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB 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 Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Ravagnese - Aeroporto, take the line 118 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Piazza Garibaldi, walk to Reggio Calabria C.Le, take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima.

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