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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Messina is to fly and train which costs €60 - €270 and takes 8h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Messina is to fly and train which takes 7h 46m and costs €90 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Messina station. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Messina Main Train Station via S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof and Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h.

How far is it from Germany to Messina?

The distance between Germany and Messina is 1455 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 22h 44m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Germany to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Messina bus from?

Germany to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Germany to Messina bus arrive?

Germany to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1012+ hotels available in Messina.

Germany to Messina - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Germany to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Fly from Stuttgart Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane STR - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 46m
€93–303
Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BER - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 39m
€63–264
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Bologna Centraletrain 89
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Villa San Giovannitrain
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
22h 44m
Bus via Bologna
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Bologna Centralebus N1385
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
33h
€80–276
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Berlin to Port of Salernocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Messinacarferry
24h 37m
€294–544
Fly from Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FRA - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 47m
€97–322
Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane DUS - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 13m
€93–294
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Venezia Santa Lucia Stationtrain 89
3. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
4. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
23h 48m
€192–658
Bus
1. Take the bus from BERLIN, ZOB am Funkturm to SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39bus
2. Take the bus from SŁUBICE, Port Świecko, Świecko 39 to BATTIPAGLIA, Via Belvedere, 26A , naprzeciw stacji Q8bus
3. Take the bus from Battipaglia Ospedale to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus
37h 35m
€167–215

Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

16Weekly Planes

3h 42mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,455.2 km
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Germany and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. to Messina Main Train Station via S+U Zoologischer Garten/Jebensstr., S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf, Messegelände/ZOB, Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof, and Bologna Centrale in around 33h.

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