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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Durrës is to train and fly which costs $35 - $210 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Durrës is to train and fly which takes 7h 13m and costs $35 - $210.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Durrës?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Durrës. Services depart once a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 33m.

How far is it from Messina to Durrës?

The distance between Messina and Durrës is 723 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Durrës without a car is to ferry and train and bus and ferry which takes 13h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Messina to Durrës, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Durrës bus from?

Messina to Durrës bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Messina to Durrës bus arrive?

Messina to Durrës bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Durrës station.

Where can I stay near Durrës?

There are 3431+ hotels available in Durrës.

Messina to Durrës - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Durrës by train, plane, ferry, busferry, car, car ferry, or shuttle

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Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane CTA - TIA
7h 13m
$38–208
Ferry, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain Re
3. Take the train from Amantea to Bari Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Durrësbusferry
13h 32m
Ferry, drive, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Porto Di Brindisicar
3. Take the carferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Vloracarferry
4. Drive from Port Of Vlora to Durrëscar
15h 7m
$144–228
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Durrësbusferry
20h 33m
Train to Palermo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane PMO - TIA
9h 17m
$112–363
Ferry, train, shuttle to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train
3. Take a shuttle bus from S. Eufemia Lamezia Terme - Stazione FS to 2º Reggimento Aves Sirioshuttle
4. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane SUF - TIA
9h 54m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) flights

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1h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 723.1 km
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Durrës, Albania?

Pistoia viaggi operates a vehicle from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Durrës once a week, and the journey takes 20h 33m.

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