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

The cheapest way to get from Kos to Messina is to fly and train which costs €130 - €270 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kos to Messina is to fly and train which takes 9h 37m and costs €130 - €270.

How far is it from Kos to Messina?

The distance between Kos and Messina is 1197 km.

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

The best way to get from Kos to Messina without a car is to ferry and bus and bus and ferry via Vlorë which takes 40h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 37m to get from Kos to Messina, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kos and Messina?

Messina is 1h behind Kos. It is currently 10:30 PM in Kos and 9:30 PM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1075+ hotels available in Messina.

Kos to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Kos to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, 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 Kos to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Kos (KGS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane KGS - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 37m
€132–268
Car ferry to Leros Municipal Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Agia Marinacarferry
2. Fly from Leros Municipal Airport (LRS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LRS - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
18h 15m
€92–300
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry via Vlorë
1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf / ...
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
40h 42m
Fly Kos to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Kos (KGS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane KGS - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
12h 37m
€138–286
Car ferry to Rhodes International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Rhodescarferry
2. Fly from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane RHO - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 31m
€126–397
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf / ...
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Fierbus
3. Take the busferry from Fier to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
40h 47m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry #2
1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf / ...
2. Take the bus from Athens to Lushnjëbus
3. Take the busferry from Lushnjë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
42h 29m
Car ferry, ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Fournicarferry
2. Take the ferry from Fourni to Thessalonikiferry Bsf
3. Take the bus from Thessaloníki to Vlorëbus
4. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
2d 4h

Kos (KGS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

11Weekly Planes

4h 55mAverage Duration

€48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,196.7 km
Duration: 9h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Kos to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Kos Airport, walk to Kos (KGS) 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 take a ferry from Port of Kos to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Port Of Piraeus, Piraeus, Vlorë, and Vlorë in around 40h 42m.

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