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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
    9h 7m
    €84–251

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Amantea to Bari Centraletrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Bari to Dubrovnikferry ferry 54
    16h 58m

  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 44m
    €117–205

  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 24m
    €172–292

  5. Car ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bari Centraletrain train Ic
    3. Take the ferry from Bari to Dubrovnikferry ferry 54
    19h 3m
    €152–359

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

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 754.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 7m

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, Amantea, Bari Centrale, Bari Centrale, Stazione Marittima, and Bari in around 16h 58m.

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