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 €70 - €220 and takes 10h 37m.

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 8h 59m and costs €80 - €220.

How far is it from Ireland to Messina?

The distance between Ireland and Messina is 2540 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 11h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 59m 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 8:32 AM in Ireland and 9:32 AM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1015+ hotels available in Messina.

Ireland to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Ireland to Messina by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or 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 Dublin Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)DUB - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
8h 59m
€82–211
Fly Dublin Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)DUB - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittima
10h 37m
€74–219
Train, car ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare EuroportIc
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Bologna Centrale
5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Villa San Giovanni
6. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
2d 11h
Fly Cork Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)ORK - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
10h 21m
€107–254
Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Central
2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BHD - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
11h 58m
€144–279
Fly Dublin Airport to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Palermo Airport (PMO)DUB - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Aeroporto to Messina Centrale
10h 35m
€89–226
Train, car ferry, bus, ferry via Florence
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare EuroportIc
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Florence
5. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Villa San Giovanni
6. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
2d 12h
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Dublin Pearse to Rosslare EuroportIc
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
3. Take the bus from Dunkerque Port to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
4. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Napoli P.zza Garibaldi
5. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Messina CentraleIc
2d 15h
€321–785

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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5h 58mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Messina.

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Distance: 2,539.7 km
Duration: 8h 59m

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 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 a train from Dublin Pearse to Messina Marittima via Rosslare Europort, Rosslare Harbour, Dunkirk, Dunkerque Port, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Bologna Centrale, Bologna Centrale, Villa San Giovanni, and Villa S.Giovanni in around 2d 11h.

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