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How to get fromIsrael to MessinaBy plane, train, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Israel to Messina by plane, train, or car

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  1. Fly Ben Gurion Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane TLV - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    8h 59m
    €126–263

  2. Fly Ben Gurion Airport to Palermo Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane TLV - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    11h 4m
    €107–367

  3. Drive to Beirut International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Drive from Haifa to Beirut International Airport (BEY)car car
    2. Fly from Beirut International Airport (BEY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane BEY - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    12h 43m
    €176–346

Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration3h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€66Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Israel and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Israel to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Diamond excahnge market/Jabotinsky Road, walk to Tel Aviv Center, take the train to נתב''ג, walk to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) 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 drive to Beirut International Airport (BEY) 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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