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How to get fromSassari to Messinaby plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Sassari to Messina by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Alghero to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Alghero (AHO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane AHO - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    5h 45m
    €63–184

  2. Bus to Cagliari Elmas Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sassari to Cagliari Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane CAG - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    8h 5m
    €62–199

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sassari to Port of Cagliaricar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Cagliari to Port of Palermocarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Palermo to Messinacar car
    17h 17m
    €108–183

  4. Fly Alghero to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Alghero (AHO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane AHO - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    8h 14m

  5. Bus to Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Sassari Via padre Zirano to Olbia - Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane OLB - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    8h
    €86–237

  6. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Sassari to Cagliaritrain train Re
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Cagliari to Port of Palermocarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    20h 21m
    €96–184

  7. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Fermata di SASSARI VIA TURATI to Fermata di Cagliari - Via Roma 28bus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Cagliari to Port of Palermocarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Palermo Oreto Orsi to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus bus
    20h 45m
    €68–115

  8. Bus, car ferry, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sassari to Cagliaribus bus 525
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Cagliari to Port of Palermocarferry car ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Palermo to Milazzoferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Milazzo to Messinabus bus
    24h 40m
    €146–271

Sassari to Messina by train, foot, car ferry, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration20h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 810.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Sassari, Italy and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Sassari to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Aeroporto Fertilia, walk to Alghero (AHO) 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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sassari to Messina via Port of Cagliari and Port of Palermo in around 17h 17m.

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