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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Barcelona is to train and fly which costs €50 - €170 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Barcelona is to ferry and fly which takes 6h 22m and costs €70 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Barcelona via Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.

Is there a direct ferry between Messina and Barcelona?

No, there is no direct ferry from Messina to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Messina Marittima and arriving at Port de Barcelona via Rinella, Palermo and Port of Civitavecchia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 28m.

How far is it from Messina to Barcelona?

The distance between Messina and Barcelona is 1253 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Messina to Barcelona?

Book your Messina to Barcelona ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Barcelona without a car is to ferry and train which takes 21h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Messina to Barcelona, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Barcelona bus from?

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

Where does the Messina to Barcelona bus arrive?

Messina to Barcelona bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Barcelona?

There are 5084+ hotels available in Barcelona.

Messina to Barcelona - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Messina to Barcelona by ferry, plane, train, bus, car ferry, night train, or car

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

Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane REG - BCN
6h 22m
€73–274
Train to Palermo Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane PMO - BCN
8h 59m
€49–224
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
21h 50m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence to Barcelonabus FlixBus N758
27h 45m
€181–276
Car ferry, night train
1. Take the carferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the nighttrain from Villa S.Giovanni to Civitavecchianighttrain Ini
3. Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
31h 58m
€167–359
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CTA - BCN
7h 15m
€53–162
Bus via Milan
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Milan Lampugnanobus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
34h 25m
€145–250
Ferry, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Rinellaferry
2. Take the ferry from Rinella to Palermoferry
3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Civitavecchiaferry
4. Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
42h 28m
€231–390
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Messina to Port of Salernocarferry
2. Drive from Port of Salerno to Barcelonacar
24h 20m
€289–440

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) flights

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3h 58mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Barcelona.

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Distance: 1,252.9 km
Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Barcelona, Spain?

You can take a bus from Messina to Barcelona via Florence in around 27h 45m.

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