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

The cheapest way to get from Merano to Messina is to bus and ferry which costs €80 - €130 and takes 24h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Merano to Messina is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 15m and costs €85 - €280.

How far is it from Merano to Messina?

The distance between Merano and Messina is 1242 km.

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

The best way to get from Merano to Messina without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 13h 16m and costs €85 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Merano to Messina, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1017+ hotels available in Messina.

Merano to Messina - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, car ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Merano to Messina by bus, plane, train, car ferry, 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.

Bus to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroporto
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)VRN - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
7h 15m
€87–275
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Reggio CalabriaN1594
2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittima
24h 40m
€82–130
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to PaolaFr
2. Take the train from Paola to Villa S.GiovanniIc
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
13h 16m
€88–307
Bus, ferry via Verona Airport (VRN)
1. Take the bus from Bolzano to Verona - Aeroporto
2. Take the bus from Verona Viale Palladio III to Villa San Giovanni Central Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
21h 52m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Merano to Villa S. Giovanni
2. Take the car ferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestieri
13h 45m
€219–325
Bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Merano to Orio al Serio Airport
2. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BGY - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
8h 55m
€110–245
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bolzano-Bozen to Venezia Mestre
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)VCE - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
10h 16m
€93–217
Bus to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Merano to Verona - Aeroporto
2. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Palermo Airport (PMO)VRN - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Aeroporto to Messina Centrale
9h 6m
€104–330
Fly Bolzano Dolomiti Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Bolzano Dolomiti Airport (BZO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BZO - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
7h 34m
€368–564

Merano to Messina by bus, train, and car ferry

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13h 16mAverage Duration

€88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,242.4 km
Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Merano to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Verona - Aeroporto, walk to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) 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 bus from Terme Merano to Messina Marittima via Bolzano - Stazione, Bolzano Bozen, Paola, Villa S.Giovanni, and Villa San Giovanni in around 13h 16m.

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