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How to get fromMessina to Thessaloníkiby train, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, car, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane CTA - SKG
    9h 14m
    €78–195

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Amantea to Bari Centraletrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Igoumenitsaferry ferry Asf
    5. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 38m

  3. Bus and ferry, bus via Ioánnina

    1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ioannina to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    25h 39m

  4. Ferry, drive, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Porto Di Brindisicar car
    3. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry car ferry
    4. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Thessaloníkicar car
    17h 46m
    €146–232

  5. Train to Palermo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane PMO - SKG
    11h 7m
    €85–238

  6. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    27h 19m

  7. Bus and ferry, bus via Korçë

    1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Korçëbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Korçë to Thessaloníkibus bus
    30h 31m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 878.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Thessaloníki, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Thessaloníki. 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 Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG), walk to Thessaloniki Airport, then take the bus to Thessaloniki Kolomvou. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Amantea, Bari Centrale, Bari Centrale, Stazione Marittima, Bari M.ma, Igoumenitsa, and Igoumenitsa in around 23h 38m.

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