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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Messina is to bus and fly and train which costs €70 - €220 and takes 9h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Messina is to fly and train which takes 8h 10m and costs €95 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Messina. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Messina via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Messina?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Messina. However, there are services departing from Mainz Hbf and arriving at Messina Centrale via Zürich HB, Lugano and Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 21m.

How far is it from Mainz to Messina?

The distance between Mainz and Messina is 1619 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 21h 59m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 10m to get from Mainz to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Messina bus from?

Mainz to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Messina train from?

Mainz to Messina train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Mainz Hbf station.

Where does the Mainz to Messina bus arrive?

Mainz to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milan station.

Where does the Mainz to Messina train arrive?

Mainz to Messina train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Mainz to Messina?

Book your Mainz to Messina bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1031+ hotels available in Messina.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Mainz to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, car ferry, or car

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

Fly Frankfurt to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FRA - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 10m
€95–307
Bus to Hahn, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz Short-term parking lot Am Schlag to Frankfurt Hahn Airportbus
2. Fly from Hahn (HHN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane HHN - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 16m
€70–211
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Bologna Centraletrain 89
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Villa San Giovannitrain
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
21h 59m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Milanbus FlixBus 476
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Messinabus N597 / ...
30h 20m
€91–217
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Zürich HBtrain
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luganotrain Ec / ...
3. Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the night train from Milano Centrale to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
28h 21m
€238–532
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane STR - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 49m
€120–330
Fly Frankfurt to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane FRA - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 46m
€109–338
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Airport Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Villa San Giovannibus
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
31h 31m
€130–211
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Mainz to Port of Salernocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Messinacarferry
22h 33m
€253–485

Frankfurt (FRA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

18Weekly Planes

3h 43mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,619.4 km
Duration: 8h 10m

What companies run services between Mainz, Germany and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Messina via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 30h 20m.

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