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How to get fromBolzano to Messinaby train, car ferry, bus, car, ferry, shuttle or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Bolzano to Messina by train, car ferry, bus, car, ferry, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Paolatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Paola to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry car ferry
    11h 47m
    €168–387

  2. Train, train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train
    2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia Mestretrain train
    3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane VCE - CTA
    4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    9h 56m
    €54–278

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Bolognabus bus FlixBus 488
    2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Messinabus bus N597
    18h 45m
    €58–140

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Bolzano to Villa San Giovannicar car
    2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    12h 10m
    €203–294

  5. Shuttle to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Verona - Aeroportoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane VRN - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    7h 24m
    €77–258

  6. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bolzano-Bozen to Padova Autostazionebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Padua Bus Station to Villa San Giovanni Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry car ferry
    22h 20m

  7. Shuttle to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Orio al Serio Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BGY - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    9h 9m
    €107–268

  8. Fly Bolzano Dolomiti Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BZO - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    6h 32m
    €354–640

  9. Shuttle to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Verona - Aeroportoshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane VRN - PMO
    3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    9h 18m
    €109–359

  10. Train, train to Milan Linate Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport

    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train
    2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain train
    3. Fly from Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane LIN - CTA
    4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    10h 46m
    €90–257

Bolzano to Messina by train and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration11h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€168Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Bolzano South to Messina via Bologna and Bologna Centrale in around 18h 45m.

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