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How to get fromDallas to Messinaby plane, train, or ferry

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

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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)plane plane DFW - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    19h 1m
    €255–872

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

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane DFW - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    20h 42m
    €280–955

  3. 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)plane plane DFW - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    19h 32m

  4. Fly Dallas to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane DAL - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    25h 10m
    €318–875

  5. 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)plane plane DFW - 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
    21h 15m

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration14h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket€242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,635 km
  • Duration: 19h 1m

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, 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, take the train to Palermo Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale.

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