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

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane IAH - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    19h 27m
    €433–1,125

  2. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane IAH - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    18h 53m
    €338–1,009

  3. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane HOU - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    23h 34m
    €453–1,725

  4. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane plane IAH - SUF
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    23h 17m

  5. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane IAH - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    21h 19m
    €341–1,135

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane plane IAH - CIY
    2. Take the bus from Coffa Strada Statale 514 to Catania Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    23h 1m
    €372–1,140

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane IAH - FCO
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain train
    3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    21h 40m

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration16h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€241Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Houston to Messina. However, you can take the line 102 bus to Bush IAH Terminal C, walk to Houston-Airport-IAH 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 the line 800 vehicle to Magnolia Park Transit Center EB, walk to Magnolia Transit Center, take the line 050 bus to Hobby Airport, walk to William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 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.

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