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 €70 - €220 and takes 9h 36m.

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 36m and costs €70 - €220.

How far is it from Ireland to Messina?

The distance between Ireland and Messina is 2545 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 13h 18m 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 9:10 PM in Ireland and 10:10 PM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1031+ hotels available in Messina.

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

There are 7 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 Cork Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ORK - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
13h 18m
€74–240
Fly Dublin Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
cheapest
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 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 36m
€74–217
Train to Belfast International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain
2. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BFS - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
12h 52m
€99–220
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 31m
Train, car ferry, bus, ferry via Bilbao
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

Cork Airport (ORK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

7Weekly Planes

9h 52mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Ireland to Messina.

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Distance: 2,545.3 km
Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between Ireland and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Messina. However, you can take the line 225 bus to Cork Airport, walk to Cork Airport (ORK) 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, 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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