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How to get fromMessina to Africaby train, plane, unknown, ferry, bus, or busferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Messina to Africa by train, plane, unknown, ferry, bus, or busferry

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  1. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly, travel

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    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane CTA - NDJ
    3. Walk from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Africaunknown unknown
    23h 11m

  2. Ferry, train, train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragolatrain train
    3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain train
    4. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane FCO - NDJ
    5. Walk from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Africaunknown unknown
    25h 20m

  3. Train to Palermo Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane PMO - NDJ
    3. Walk from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Africaunknown unknown
    24h 32m

  4. Ferry, train to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train train
    3. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane SUF - NDJ
    4. Walk from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Africaunknown unknown
    27h 49m

  5. Ferry, train to Naples Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Centraletrain train
    3. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane NAP - NDJ
    4. Walk from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Africaunknown unknown
    23h 40m

  6. Train, bus to Trapani Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Palermo Terminal Bus to Trapani Birgi Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Trapani Airport (TPS) to Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane TPS - NDJ
    4. Walk from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Africaunknown unknown
    31h 59m

  7. Train, bus and ferry to Malta International Airport, fly, travel

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Siracusatrain train
    2. Take the train from Siracusa to Ispicatrain train
    3. Take the busferry from Pozzallo to Vallettabusferry bus ferry
    4. Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane MLA - NDJ
    5. Walk from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Africaunknown unknown
    29h 15m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Ndjamena (NDJ) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration12h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$436Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,221.9 km
  • Duration: 23h 11m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Africa?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Africa. However, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Ndjamena (NDJ), then travel to Africa. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the train to Napoli Afragola, take the train to Roma Termini, take the line 4570 train to Fiumicino Aeroporto, walk to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) airport, fly to Ndjamena (NDJ), then travel to Africa.

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