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How to get fromIsrael to Messinaby plane, train, or ferry

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

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  1. Fly 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 28m
    €110–579

  2. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    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
    10h 22m
    €131–333

  3. Fly to Naples Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane TLV - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    11h 26m

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,018.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Israel and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Israel to Messina. However, you can 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, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the train to נתב''ג, walk to Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) airport, fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Aeroporto, take the train to Palermo Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale.

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