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 - €210 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 - €210.

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 Fier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 37m.

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 car ferry and bus which takes 24h 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 Fier station.

What is the time difference between Messina and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 5:11 AM in Messina and 6:11 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12252+ hotels available in Athens.

Messina to Athens - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Messina to Athens by bus, plane, ferry, train, car ferry, 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
€71–208
Ferry, train, car ferry, 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 car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
5. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
24h 40m
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Bari M.macar
3. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry Asf
4. Drive from Patras to Athenscar
25h 39m
€152–282
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Fierbusferry
2. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
27h 37m
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 53m
€81–230
Bus and ferry, bus via Fier-Çifçi
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Fierbusferry
2. Take the bus from Fier to Athensbus
27h 51m
Bus and ferry, bus via Vlorë
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Athensbus
28h 23m

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

4Weekly Planes

2h 16mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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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, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Lamezia Terme C., Brindisi, Brindisi Station, Brindisi - Costa Morena, Porto di Brindisi, Port Of Igoumenitsa, and Igoumenitsa in around 24h 40m.

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