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

The cheapest way to get from Kalamata to Messina is to bus and fly and train which costs €95 - €260 and takes 11h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kalamata to Messina is to bus and fly and train which takes 11h 28m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Kalamata and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Kalamata to Messina. However, there are services departing from Kalamata and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Ioannina and Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 2m.

How far is it from Kalamata to Messina?

The distance between Kalamata and Messina is 2957 km.

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

The best way to get from Kalamata to Messina without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 26h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 26h 59m to get from Kalamata to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kalamata to Messina bus from?

Kalamata to Messina bus services, operated by KTEL Messinias, depart from Kalamata station.

Where does the Kalamata to Messina bus arrive?

Kalamata to Messina bus services, operated by KTEL Messinias, arrive at Ioannina station.

What is the time difference between Kalamata and Messina?

Messina is 1h behind Kalamata. It is currently 6:10 PM in Kalamata and 5:10 PM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Messina.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Kalamata to Messina by bus, train, ferry, car, plane, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Kalamata to Durrësbus
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Bari Portobus
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
26h 59m
Bus to Athens International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kalamata to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
11h 28m
€97–255
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Kalamata to Port Of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisiferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
20h 51m
€185–281
Fly Kalamata International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane KLX - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
23h 34m
€109–405
Bus, bus and ferry via Ioánnina
1. Take the bus from Kalamata to Ioanninabus
2. Take the bus from Ioannina to Vlore , stationbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
29h 2m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Kalamata to Fierbus
2. Take the busferry from Fier to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
30h 57m
Bus to Athens International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kalamata to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ATH - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
13h 30m
€111–264

Kalamata International Airport (KLX) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

4Weekly Planes

22h 38mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,957.5 km
Duration: 26h 59m

What companies run services between Kalamata, Greece and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Kalamata to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Durrës, take the bus to Bari Porto, take the line 50 bus to Bari Centrale, walk to Bari Centrale, take the train to Lamezia Terme C., take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kalamata to Messina Marittima via Port of Igoumenitsa, Porto Di Brindisi, and Villa San Giovanni in around 20h 51m.

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