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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Messina is to fly and bus which costs €60 - €190 and takes 8h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Messina is to fly and bus which takes 8h 22m and costs €60 - €190.

How far is it from Dublin to Messina?

The distance between Dublin and Messina is 2423 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Messina without a car is to ferry and train via Villa S.Giovanni which takes 42h 21m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Dublin to Messina, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Messina?

Messina is 1h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 9:46 AM in Dublin and 10:46 AM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1015+ hotels available in Messina.

Dublin to Messina - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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

Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane DUB - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
11h 6m
€63–218
Ferry, train via Villa S.Giovanni
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
42h 21m
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain K2+ / ...
3. Take the bus from Caen to Parisbus 774 / ...
4. Take the bus from Paris to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus
5. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Messinabus
2d 8h
€173–295
Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane DUB - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
10h 32m
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, bus
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane DUB - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus
8h 22m
€64–181
Fly to Naples Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane DUB - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa San Giovannitrain
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
11h 52m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourgferry
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta Nuovatrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Messina Centraletrain
2d 1h
€246–439

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) flights

11Weekly Planes

6h 57mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Messina.

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Distance: 2,423.3 km
Duration: 11h 6m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio di Calabria - Airport, take the bus to Reggio di Calabria - Porto, walk to Reggio Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Messina Marittima via Cherbourg, Cherbourg, Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Torino Porta Susa, Villa S.Giovanni, and Villa S.Giovanni in around 42h 21m.

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