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How to get fromMelbourne to Messinaby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Messina by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane MEL - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    27h 52m
    €677–1,241

  2. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane MEL - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    30h 9m
    €473–1,128

  3. Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane plane MEL - SUF
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    29h 18m

  4. Fly to Trapani Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane plane MEL - TPS
    2. Take the bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermo Terminal Busbus bus
    3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    33h 19m
    €476–1,177

  5. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane MEL - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    31h 30m
    €644–1,175

  6. Fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane MEL - FCO
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain train
    3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    31h 49m

  7. Fly to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane plane MEL - CIY
    2. Take the bus from Ragusa Bus Terminal to Catania Via Archimedebus bus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    32h 58m
    €547–1,295

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration25h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,763.9 km
  • Duration: 27h 52m

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio Calabria Airport, take the line 28 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima.

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