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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 Zakynthos International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    best
    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
    10h 51m
    €113–281

  2. Bus and ferry to Athens International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbusferry bus ferry
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ATH - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    13h
    €94–244

  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 / ...
    29h 20m

  5. Fly Zakynthos International Airport 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
    10h 59m

  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

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Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 616.7 km
  • Duration: 10h 51m

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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