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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Messina is to fly and ferry which costs €60 - €220 and takes 11h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ireland to Messina is to fly and train which takes 9h 33m and costs €65 - €210.

How far is it from Ireland to Messina?

The distance between Ireland and Messina is 2435 km.

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

The best way to get from Ireland to Messina without a car is to train and car ferry and bus and ferry which takes 2 days 16h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Ireland to Messina, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Ireland and Messina?

Messina is 1h ahead of Ireland. It is currently 9:52 PM in Ireland and 10:52 PM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1013+ hotels available in Messina.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Ireland to Messina by plane, ferry, train, car 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 Dublin Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane DUB - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
11h 32m
€64–219
Train, car ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare Europorttrain Ic / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus
4. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO)bus N28
5. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
6. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
2d 16h
Fly Shannon Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SNN - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
15h 2m
€71–190
Fly Cork Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ORK - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
11h 17m
€79–278
Fly Dublin Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane DUB - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 33m
€69–205
Fly Dublin Airport to Naples Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane DUB - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa San Giovannitrain
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
12h 18m
Fly Dublin Airport to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane DUB - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
11h 17m
€75–235

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) flights

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7h 16mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Messina.

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Distance: 2,435.3 km
Duration: 11h 32m

What companies run services between Ireland and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Messina. However, you can take the vehicle to Red Cow, walk to Red Cow Luas, take the line 726 bus to Dublin Airport Zone 16, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio di Calabria - Airport, take the bus to Reggio di Calabria - Porto, walk to Reggio Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dublin Pearse to Messina Marittima via Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Dunkirk, Dunkerque Port, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO), Venezia Mestre, Villa S.Giovanni, and Villa S.Giovanni in around 2d 16h.

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