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

The cheapest way to get from Croatia to Messina is to train and bus which costs €55 - €85 and takes 27h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Croatia to Messina is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 18m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Croatia and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Croatia to Messina. However, there are services departing from Zagreb and arriving at Messina via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 10m.

How far is it from Croatia to Messina?

The distance between Croatia and Messina is 807 km.

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

The best way to get from Croatia to Messina without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 17h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Croatia to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croatia to Messina bus from?

Croatia to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zagreb station.

Where does the Croatia to Messina bus arrive?

Croatia to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

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

Book your Croatia to Messina bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Messina.

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

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

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

Fly from Split Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SPU - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 14m
€96–351
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Susak-Pecinetrain Re
2. Take the bus from Rijeka Central Bus Station to Caserta Terminal Busbus
3. Take the bus from Caserta Terminal Bus to Messina Main Train Stationbus
27h 55m
€59–85
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Ljubljanatrain Ec / ...
2. Take the bus from Ljubljana Hotel Union to Venezia, Viale Stazionebus
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
17h 46m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus N997
2. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Messinabus N590 / ...
23h 10m
€64–207
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Zagreb to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
14h 52m
€239–345
Bus to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TRS - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 18m
€95–279
Shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Pula railway Stattion to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane VCE - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 21m
€79–536
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N544
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Ic
25h 12m
€78–212

Split Airport (SPU) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

12Weekly Planes

4h 41mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Croatia to Messina.

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Distance: 807.5 km
Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Croatia and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Zagreb to Messina via Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina in around 23h 10m.

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