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How to get fromAustralia to Messinaby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Australia to Messina by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane PER - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    24h 18m
    €512–1,123

  2. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane PER - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    27h 26m

  3. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane PER - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    26h 23m
    €579–954

  4. Fly to Naples Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane PER - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    28h 50m

  5. Fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane PER - FCO
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain train
    3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    26h 19m

  6. Fly to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane plane PER - CIY
    2. Take the bus from Ragusa Bus Terminal to Catania Via Archimedebus bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    29h 18m
    €800–1,578

Perth Airport (PER) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration20h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€484Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,089.3 km
  • Duration: 24h 18m

What companies run services between Australia and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Messina. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) 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 the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) 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.

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