What is the cheapest way to get from Ajaccio to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Ajaccio to Messina is to ferry and train which costs €95 - €180 and takes 27h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ajaccio to Messina?

The fastest way to get from Ajaccio to Messina is to fly and bus which takes 8h and costs €150 - €430.

How far is it from Ajaccio to Messina?

The distance between Ajaccio and Messina is 837 km.

How do I travel from Ajaccio to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Ajaccio to Messina without a car is to ferry and train via Rome which takes 25h 49m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ajaccio to Messina?

It takes approximately 8h to get from Ajaccio to Messina, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1015+ hotels available in Messina.

Ajaccio to Messina - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)AJA - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura
8h
€154–421
Ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Ajaccio to Port of Porto Torres
2. Take the train from Porto Torres M.Ma to CagliariRe
3. Take the ferry from Port of Cagliari to Port of Palermo
4. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina CentraleRe
27h 23m
€95–175
Ferry, train via Rome
1. Take the ferry from Ajaccio to Port of Nice Lympia
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Roma TerminiIc
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Villa S.GiovanniFr / ...
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
25h 49m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Ajaccio to Port of Nice Lympia
2. Take the bus from Nice to Florence
3. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Messina
28h 16m
€104–315
Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)AJA - REG
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
14h 40m
Fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)AJA - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Aeroporto to Messina Centrale
10h 7m
€208–452
Ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Ajaccio to Port of Nice Lympia
2. Take the ferry from Port of Nice Lympia to Port of Savona
3. Take the bus from Savona to Villa S. Giovanni
4. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
31h 30m
€173–353

Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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4h 22mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 836.8 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Ajaccio, France and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Ajaccio to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Aéroport, walk to Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop, then take the bus to Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Ajaccio to Messina Marittima via Port Of Nice Lympia, Max Barel, Riquier, Nice Riquier, Ventimiglia, Roma Termini, Villa S.Giovanni, and Villa S.Giovanni in around 25h 49m.

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