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How to get fromThessaloníki to Messinaby plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, bus, or busferry

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

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane SKG - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    9h 44m
    €78–196

  2. Drive, car ferry, ferry

    1. Drive from Thessaloníki to Port Of Igoumenitsacar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa San Giovannicar car
    4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    18h 39m
    €149–232

  3. Bus, car ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Igoumenitsabus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Port of Baricarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Amanteatrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    23h 55m

  4. Bus, bus and ferry via Ioánnina

    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Ioanninabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlore , stationbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    25h 33m

  5. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane SKG - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    10h 41m

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Vlore , stationbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    27h 12m

  7. Bus, bus and ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Vlorëbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    27h 41m

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 879 km
  • Duration: 9h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Thessaloníki to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Thessaloniki Airport, walk to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) 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 Thessaloníki to Messina Marittima via Port of Igoumenitsa, Porto Di Brindisi, and Villa San Giovanni in around 18h 39m.

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