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There are 5 ways to get from Buffalo to Messina by plane, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BUF - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    17h 3m
    €234–671

  2. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane YYZ - REG
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    17h 50m

  3. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane YYZ - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    19h 2m
    €405–722

  4. Bus to Rochester, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ROC - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    21h 19m
    €369–1,057

  5. Bus to Toronto Island Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Torontobus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane YTZ - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    20h 22m
    €487–1,003

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration16h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€191Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Buffalo to Messina.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 7,671.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 3m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Buffalo to Messina. However, you can take the line 24 bus to Genesee Street & 4219 Genesee Street, walk to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) 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 bus to Mississauga, take the bus to City Centre Transit Terminal Platform A, walk to Square One, take the line 40 bus to Pearson International Airport Terminal 1, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) 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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