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How to get fromZakynthos to Messinaby plane, train, busferry, bus, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ZTH - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    9h 16m
    €92–206

  2. Bus and ferry, bus via Vlorë

    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    28h 7m

  3. Bus and ferry, ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry ferry Asf
    3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    30h 15m

  4. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane ZTH - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    10h 25m

  5. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane ZTH - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    8h 48m
    €93–240

  6. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Patras to Fierbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Fier to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    31h 33m

Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 616.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Zakynthos to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Zakinthos Airport, walk to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) 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 Zakynthos to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Patras, Patra, Vlorë, and Vlorë in around 28h 7m.

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