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

The cheapest way to get from Ireland to Messina is to fly and train which costs €95 - €240 and takes 15h 1m.

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 27m and costs €75 - €230.

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 21h 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 6:47 PM in Ireland and 7:47 PM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1011+ hotels available in Messina.

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

There are 9 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
€69–219
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 Bilbaocarferry
3. Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Padovabus
4. Take the train from Padova to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
2d 21h
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
2. Take the bus from Suceava to Paduabus
3. Take the train from Padova to Villa S.Giovannitrain
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3d 7h
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 1m
€96–240
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 19m
€84–288
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 27m
€79–225
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 9m
€92–245
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
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dublin to Rădăuțibus
2. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Napoli, Autostazione Metroparkbus
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
3d 17h
€99–419

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

12Weekly Planes

6h 52mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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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, Bilbao, Santurce/Santurtzi, Bilbao Intermodal, Padova, Padova, Villa S.Giovanni, and Villa S.Giovanni in around 2d 21h.

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