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

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

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  1. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    best
    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 53m

  2. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 22m
    €91–206

  3. 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

  4. 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 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 / ...
    28h 15m

  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 31m
    €93–290

  6. Fly to Naples Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane ZTH - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    9h 45m

  7. 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 Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 53m

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 Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Ravagnese - Aeroporto, take the line 118 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Piazza Garibaldi, walk to Reggio Calabria C.Le, take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima. 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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