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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Argostoli is to ferry and fly which costs €100 - €380 and takes 15h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Argostoli is to train and fly which takes 10h 30m and costs €100 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Argostoli?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Argostoli. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Argostoli via Vlorë and Patra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 10m.

How far is it from Messina to Argostoli?

The distance between Messina and Argostoli is 592 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Argostoli without a car is to ferry and train and car ferry which takes 27h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Messina to Argostoli, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Argostoli bus from?

Messina to Argostoli bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Messina to Argostoli bus arrive?

Messina to Argostoli bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Messina and Argostoli?

Argostoli is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 3:10 PM in Messina and 4:10 PM in Argostoli.

Where can I stay near Argostoli?

There are 2083+ hotels available in Argostoli.

Messina to Argostoli - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Messina to Argostoli by train, plane, ferry, car ferry, busferry, or bus

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

Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
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1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane CTA - EFL
10h 30m
€105–398
Ferry, train, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Samicarferry
27h 14m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Patrabus
3. Take the busferry from Patra to Argostolibusferry
29h 10m
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane REG - EFL
15h 21m
€108–376
Ferry, train to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train
3. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane SUF - EFL
10h 52m
Train to Palermo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL)plane PMO - EFL
11h 47m
€120–448
Bus and ferry, bus via Sarandë
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Sarandëbus
3. Take the bus from Sarande,Posta Shqiptare to Patrabus
4. Take the busferry from Patra to Argostolibusferry
32h 8m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Kefalonia Airport (EFL) flights

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7h 40mAverage Duration

€61Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Argostoli.

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Distance: 591.6 km
Duration: 10h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Argostoli. However, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania Via Archimede, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Kefalonia Airport (EFL), walk to Kefalonia Airport, then take the bus to Argostoli. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Argostoli via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Lamezia Terme C., Bari Centrale, Bari Centrale, Teatro Piccinni, Port of Bari, and Sami in around 27h 14m.

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