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How to get fromNaples to Messinaby bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Naples to Messina by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Miami International Airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Naples, FL to Miami Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane MIA - REG
    3. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    18h 48m
    €400–1,170

  2. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Naples, FL to Bradenton/Sarasota - Mobil Gas Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane SRQ - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    22h 49m
    €298–932

  3. Bus to Miami International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Naples, FL to Miami Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MIA - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    19h 58m
    €336–568

  4. Bus to Miami International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Naples, FL to Miami Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane MIA - PMO
    3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    21h 14m
    €302–811

  5. Bus, bus to Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Naples, FL to Miami Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Miami Airport to Fort Lauderdale Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane FLL - CTA
    4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    24h 53m
    €361–986

  6. Fly Ft. Myers to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane RSW - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    25h 42m
    €366–517

Miami International Airport (MIA) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration14h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,964.9 km
  • Duration: 18h 48m

What companies run services between Naples, FL, USA and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Naples to Messina. However, you can take the taxi to Naples, FL, take the bus to Miami Airport, walk to Miami International Airport (MIA) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio Calabria Airport, take the line 28 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Naples, FL, take the bus to Miami Airport, walk to Miami International Airport (MIA) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale.

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