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

The cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Messina is to fly and train which costs €120 - €330 and takes 8h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Istanbul to Messina?

The fastest way to get from Istanbul to Messina is to fly and train which takes 8h 35m and costs €120 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul to Messina station. However, there are services departing from Istanbul and arriving at Messina Main Train Station via Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, Stazione Marittima and Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 48m.

How far is it from Istanbul to Messina?

The distance between Istanbul and Messina is 1389 km.

How do I travel from Istanbul to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Istanbul to Messina without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Bari which takes 30h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Istanbul to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Istanbul to Messina bus from?

Istanbul to Messina bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, depart from Istanbul station.

Where does the Istanbul to Messina bus arrive?

Istanbul to Messina bus services, operated by Alpar Turizm, arrive at Pogradec station.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Messina?

Messina is 1h behind Istanbul. It is currently 5:09 AM in Istanbul and 4:09 AM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1159+ hotels available in Messina.

Istanbul to Messina - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Istanbul to Messina by plane, train, bus, busferry, night train, ferry, car, or car 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 Istanbul to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane IST - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 35m
€122–326
Fly Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SAW - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
11h 35m
€112–776
Bus, bus and ferry via Bari
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Mëmëlisht to Elbasanbus
3. Take the busferry from Elbasan to Bari Portobusferry
4. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Messina Main Train Stationbus
30h 48m
Night train, train, ferry
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
2. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Wien Hbfnighttrain
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
2d
Drive, car ferry, ferry
1. Drive from Istanbul to Port Of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
24h 48m
€255–385
Fly Istanbul to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane IST - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
11h 4m
€168–612
Fly Istanbul to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane IST - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 45m
€139–350
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Pogradecbus
2. Take the bus from Pogradec to Vlore , stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
36h 45m
Bus, bus and ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Vlore , stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
38h 12m

Istanbul (IST) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

11Weekly Planes

3h 23mAverage Duration

€140Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Istanbul to Messina.

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Distance: 1,388.5 km
Duration: 8h 35m

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Istanbul to Messina. However, you can take the train to Gayrettepe, take the train to Istanbul Airport, walk to Istanbul (IST) 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 a bus from Istanbul to Messina Main Train Station via Pogradec, Pogradec, Mëmëlisht, Elbasan, Elbasan, Bari Porto, Stazione Marittima, Italia-De Rossi, and Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi in around 30h 48m.

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