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

The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Messina is to bus via Turin which costs €75 - €160 and takes 26h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Annecy to Messina is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 19m and costs €60 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Annecy and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Messina. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at Messina via Aosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Annecy and Messina?

No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Messina. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Messina Centrale via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Torino Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.

How far is it from Annecy to Messina?

The distance between Annecy and Messina is 1372 km.

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

The best way to get from Annecy to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Annecy to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Messina bus from?

Annecy to Messina bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Annecy to Messina train from?

Annecy to Messina train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.

Train or bus from Annecy to Messina?

The best way to get from Annecy to Messina is to bus which takes 25h 35m and costs €130 - €220. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €140 - €300 and takes 24h 50m.

Where does the Annecy to Messina bus arrive?

Annecy to Messina bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Aosta station.

Where does the Annecy to Messina train arrive?

Annecy to Messina train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chambery Challes Les Eaux station.

How do I get a train ticket from Annecy to Messina?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Annecy to Messina?

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Where can I stay near Messina?

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Annecy to Messina - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Annecy to Messina by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or train (TGV)

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

Bus to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
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1. Take the bus from Eglise des Fins to Aéroportbus
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane GVA - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 19m
€63–232
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
17h 6m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Aostabus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Aosta to Messinabus N597
25h 35m
€130–220
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Annecy to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
3. Drive from Port of Palermo to Messinacar
27h 24m
€155–282
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta Susatrain
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TRN - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
11h 16m
€115–369
Bus to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Annecy to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airportbus
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LYS - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 29m
€92–287
Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Milano Centraletrain
3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LIN - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
11h 42m
€128–349
Train
1. Take the train from Annecy to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta Nuovatrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Messina Centraletrain
24h 50m
€146–293
Bus via Turin
1. Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Turin - Lingottobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Turin Stura Bus Station to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
26h 49m
€77–156

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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2h 46mAverage Duration

€37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,371.8 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Messina via Aosta in around 25h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Annecy to Messina Centrale via Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Torino Porta Nuova in around 24h 50m.

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