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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Messina is to fly and train which costs €80 - €220 and takes 8h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Messina is to fly and train which takes 8h 33m and costs €80 - €220.

How far is it from Dublin to Messina?

The distance between Dublin and Messina is 2528 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 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m 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 3:17 PM in Dublin and 4:17 PM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1015+ hotels available in Messina.

Dublin to Messina - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Dublin to Messina by plane, train, ferry, 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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)DUB - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
8h 33m
€81–220
Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)DUB - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittima
10h 11m
€73–258
Ferry, train via Villa S.Giovanni
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourg
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazare
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta SusaTgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa S.GiovanniFr
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
42h 11m
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourg
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to CaenK2+ / ...
3. Take the bus from Caen to Paris774 / ...
4. Take the bus from Paris to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
5. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Messina
2d 8h
€195–413
Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)DUB - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovanni
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittima
13h 12m
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Cherbourg
2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazare
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino Porta NuovaTgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Messina Centrale
2d 1h
€288–494

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

7Weekly Planes

5h 58mAverage Duration

€46Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Messina.

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Distance: 2,527.7 km
Duration: 8h 33m

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 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 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 11m.

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