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There are 7 ways to get from Dallas to Messina by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)planeDFW - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
    18h 43m
    €361–771

  2. Fly Dallas to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)planeDAL - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
    22h 34m
    €274–974

  3. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Palermo Airport (PMO)planeDFW - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Aeroporto to Messina Centraletrain
    20h 18m
    €338–626

  4. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)planeDFW - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
    19h 51m
    €328–1,209

  5. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)planeDFW - SUF
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
    18h 47m

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)planeDFW - CIY
    2. Take the bus from Coffa Strada Statale 514 to Catania Central Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
    28h 52m
    €410–1,440

  7. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)planeDFW - FCO
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain
    3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
    21h 23m

Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration13h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€244Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Dallas to Messina. However, you can take the vehicle to Dfw Airport Station, walk to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania Via Archimede, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Dfw Airport Station, walk to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) airport, fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Aeroporto, then take the train to Messina Centrale.

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