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How to get fromMessina to Dubrovnikby train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Dubrovnik by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train, fly

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    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)plane plane CTA - DBV
    8h 44m
    €83–234

  2. Ferry, train via Santa Eufemia Lamezia

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centraletrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Bari to Dubrovnikferry ferry 54
    16h 23m

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzibus bus Itabus
    2. Take the ferry from Bari to Dubrovnikferry ferry 54
    17h 39m
    €117–184

  4. Ferry, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Port Of Baricar car
    3. Take the carferry from Port of Bari to Durrëscarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Durrës to Dubrovnikcar car
    21h 15m
    €172–292

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bari Centraletrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Bari to Dubrovnikferry ferry 54
    18h 53m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 754.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Dubrovnik, Croatia?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Dubrovnik. 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 Dubrovnik Airport (DBV), walk to Dubrovnik Airport, then take the bus to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Dubrovnik via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Lamezia Terme C., Bari Centrale, Bari Centrale, Stazione Marittima, and Bari in around 16h 23m.

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