There are 5 ways to get from Tampa to Messina by plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Tampa to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TPA - CTA
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
18h 20m€372–773Fly Tampa to Palermo Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane TPA - PMO
- Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
20h 1m€299–1,054Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus
- Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SRQ - CTA
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
22h 58m€471–1,338Train to Orlando, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
- Take the train from Tampa to Kissimmee Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MCO - CTA
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
20h 47m€370–765Bus to Ft. Myers, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
- Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stopbus
- Fly from Ft. Myers (RSW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane RSW - CTA
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
24h 43m€451–902
Tampa (TPA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampa to Messina is to fly and train which costs €370 - €800 and takes 18h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tampa to Messina is to fly and train which takes 18h 20m and costs €370 - €800.
The distance between Tampa and Messina is 8887 km.
It takes approximately 18h 20m to get from Tampa to Messina, including transfers.
Messina is 6h ahead of Tampa. It is currently 9:26 PM in Tampa and 3:26 AM in Messina.
There are 1168+ hotels available in Messina.
What companies run services between Tampa, FL, USA and Messina, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Tampa to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Airport Rental Car Center, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Center Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) 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 the bus to Airport Rental Car Center, walk to SkyConnect Rental Car Center Station, take the vehicle to SkyConnect Passenger Terminal Station, walk to Tampa (TPA) airport, fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Aeroporto, take the train to Palermo Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Tampa to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €360–750
Flights from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Boston, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 13m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €460–1,600
Flights from Orlando to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €340–700
Flights from Orlando to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €340–700
Flights from Ft. Myers to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €420–850
Flights from Ft. Myers to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport via Boston, Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €350–1,300
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Tampa Bus Station to Fort Myers Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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