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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Messina is to fly and train which costs €70 - €240 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Messina is to fly and train which takes 7h 31m and costs €70 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Messina. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 54m.

How far is it from Athens to Messina?

The distance between Athens and Messina is 780 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Messina without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 22h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 51m to get from Athens to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Messina bus from?

Athens to Messina bus services, operated by Top Lines, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Messina bus arrive?

Athens to Messina bus services, operated by Top Lines, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Messina?

Messina is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 6:29 PM in Athens and 5:29 PM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1011+ hotels available in Messina.

Athens to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Messina by plane, ferry, bus, train, car, or busferry

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 Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane ATH - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
9h 51m
€84–195
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 31m
€74–231
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the bus from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobus
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
22h 35m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Port Of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisiferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
20h
€184–275
Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane ATH - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
10h 11m
Fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ATH - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 33m
€87–241
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
27h 54m
Bus, bus and ferry via Vlorë
1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
31h 9m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) flights

39Weekly Planes

6h 43mAverage Duration

€66Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Athens to Messina.

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Distance: 779.5 km
Duration: 9h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Athens to Messina. However, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio di Calabria - Airport, take the bus to Reggio di Calabria - Porto, walk to Reggio Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Messina Marittima via Rrogozhinë, Rrogozhinë, Stazione Marittima, Bari Centrale, Bari Centrale, Lamezia Terme C., Villa S.Giovanni, and Villa S.Giovanni in around 22h 35m.

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