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

The cheapest way to get from Marseille to Messina is to bus which costs €65 - €150 and takes 23h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Marseille to Messina is to fly and train which takes 7h 25m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Marseille and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Marseille to Messina. However, there are services departing from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arriving at Messina via Napoli P.zza Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Marseille and Messina?

No, there is no direct train from Marseille to Messina. However, there are services departing from Marseille St Charles and arriving at Messina Centrale via Nice-Ville, Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.

How far is it from Marseille to Messina?

The distance between Marseille and Messina is 1191 km.

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

The best way to get from Marseille to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Marseille to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Messina bus from?

Marseille to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.

Where do I catch the Marseille to Messina train from?

Marseille to Messina train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Marseille St Charles station.

Where does the Marseille to Messina bus arrive?

Marseille to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.

Where does the Marseille to Messina train arrive?

Marseille to Messina train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nice Ville station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1014+ hotels available in Messina.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Marseille to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, 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 Marseille Provence Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane MRS - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 25m
€80–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N523
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Messinabus N590 / ...
23h 25m
€65–143
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
19h 12m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Nice Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principetrain Re
3. Take the night train from Genova P.Za Principe to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
23h
€142–196
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Antibestrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NCE - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
11h 28m
€118–267
Fly Marseille Provence Airport to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane MRS - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 12m
€76–259
Bus via Naples
1. Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
24h 20m
€85–117
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Marseille to Port of Salernocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Messinacarferry
19h 54m
€198–405

Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

5Weekly Planes

3h 27mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Marseille to Messina.

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Distance: 1,190.6 km
Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Marseille, France and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles to Messina via Napoli P.zza Garibaldi in around 23h 25m.

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