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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Athens is to bus and fly which costs €70 - €220 and takes 5h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 5h 46m and costs €70 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Athens. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Athens via Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 1m.

How far is it from Messina to Athens?

The distance between Messina and Athens is 917 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Athens without a car is to ferry and train and Bus which takes 23h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Messina to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Athens bus from?

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

Where does the Messina to Athens bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Messina and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 4:04 PM in Messina and 5:04 PM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12252+ hotels available in Athens.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Athens by bus, plane, ferry, train, car, or busferry

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 Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
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1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CTA - ATH
5h 46m
€71–218
Ferry, train, Bus
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 Re
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Brindisitrain Ic
4. Take the bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fierbus
5. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
23h 40m
Ferry, train, bus via Igoumenitsa
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 Re
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Brindisitrain Ic
4. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsaferry
5. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
24h 37m
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Porto Di Brindisicar
3. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsaferry
4. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Athenscar
19h 9m
€187–298
Train to Palermo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane PMO - ATH
8h 52m
€89–240
Ferry, train to Naples Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Centraletrain
3. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane NAP - ATH
10h 40m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
28h 1m
Bus and ferry, bus via Tríkala
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Trikalabus
3. Take the bus from Trikala to Athens - KTEL Liosion Streetbus
28h 18m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH) flights

2Weekly Planes

1h 32mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 917 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Athens. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, then take the subway to Στ.Μοναστηρακι. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Athens via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Lamezia Terme C., Brindisi, Brindisi - Via Bastioni Carlo V, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Fier, and Fier in around 23h 40m.

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