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

The cheapest way to get from Kefalonia to Messina is to ferry and car ferry and bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 39h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kefalonia to Messina is to fly and train which takes 7h 21m and costs €100 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Kefalonia and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Kefalonia to Messina. However, there are services departing from Kefalonia Airport and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Argostoli, Patras and Fier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 24m.

How far is it from Kefalonia to Messina?

The distance between Kefalonia and Messina is 585 km.

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

The best way to get from Kefalonia to Messina without a car is to car ferry and train and ferry which takes 25h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Kefalonia to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kefalonia to Messina bus from?

Kefalonia to Messina bus services, operated by KTEL Kefalonia, depart from Argostoli station.

Where does the Kefalonia to Messina bus arrive?

Kefalonia to Messina bus services, operated by KTEL Kefalonia, arrive at Patra station.

What is the time difference between Kefalonia and Messina?

Messina is 1h behind Kefalonia. It is currently 8:25 PM in Kefalonia and 7:25 PM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1031+ hotels available in Messina.

Kefalonia to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Kefalonia to Messina by plane, train, car ferry, ferry, busferry, or bus

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

Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane EFL - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 21m
€108–387
Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane EFL - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
8h 29m
€61–284
Car ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Sami to Port of Baricarferry
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
25h 15m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Argostoli to Patrabusferry
2. Take the bus from Patras to Fierbus
3. Take the busferry from Fier to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
33h 24m
Fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane EFL - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 17m
€118–402
Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane EFL - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
7h 45m
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Sami to Port of Baricarferry
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
27h 28m
€141–264
Ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Sami to Port of Corfuferry
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Corfu to Porto di Brindisicarferry
3. Take the bus from Brindisi to Messinabus
39h 53m
€82–128

Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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4h 45mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Kefalonia to Messina.

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Distance: 584.8 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Kefalonia to Messina. However, you can 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 car ferry from Sami to Messina Marittima via Port Of Bari, Stazione Marittima, Bari Centrale, Bari Centrale, Lamezia Terme C., Villa S.Giovanni, and Villa S.Giovanni in around 25h 15m.

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