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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Messina is to fly and train which costs €60 - €210 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geneva to Messina is to fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs €60 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Geneva and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Geneva to Messina. However, there are services departing from Geneva and arriving at Messina via Aosta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.

How far is it from Geneva to Messina?

The distance between Geneva and Messina is 1322 km.

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

The best way to get from Geneva to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 56m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Geneva to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva to Messina bus from?

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

Where does the Geneva to Messina bus arrive?

Geneva to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Aosta station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1180+ hotels available in Messina.

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

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

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 Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane GVA - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
4h 54m
€64–201
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bellegarde to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Ter
2. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
17h 56m
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Villa San Giovannibus
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
24h 10m
€107–175
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Geneva to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
3. Drive from Port of Palermo to Messinacar
27h 17m
€196–301
Fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane GVA - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 12m
€92–261
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Turinbus FlixBus N405 / ...
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Messina Centraletrain 96701
24h 12m
€180–308
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Aostabus FlixBus N504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aosta to Messinabus N597
24h 35m
€120–210

Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

23Weekly Planes

3h 12mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Geneva to Messina.

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Distance: 1,321.9 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Geneva, Switzerland and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Geneva to Messina via Aosta in around 24h 35m.

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