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

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Messina is to bus via Turin which costs €95 - €180 and takes 27h 19m.

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 5h 12m and costs €80 - €280.

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 bus and train and ferry which takes 16h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m 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 1138+ hotels available in Messina.

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

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

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Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
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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
5h 12m
€81–275
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Turinbus 144
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
16h 15m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Aostabus FlixBus 1404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aosta to Messinabus N597
24h 35m
€141–228
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Geneva to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
3. Drive from Port of Palermo to Messinacar
26h 2m
€212–314
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 30m
€90–403
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Genève to Domodossolatrain Ec
2. Take the train from Domodossola to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain Re
3. Take the train from Milano Rogoredo to Napoli Afragolatrain
4. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
16h 18m
Bus via Turin
1. Take the bus from Geneva to Turinbus FlixBus N405 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin Stura Bus Station to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
27h 19m
€97–172

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

15Weekly Planes

3h 33mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,321.9 km
Duration: 5h 12m

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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