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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Athens is to train and fly which costs €65 - €180 and takes 6h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Athens is to train and fly which takes 6h 58m and costs €65 - €180.

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 915 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 via Brindisi which takes 24h 28m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 58m 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 12:50 AM in Messina and 1:50 AM in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 13512+ hotels available in Athens.

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

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

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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 Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CTA - ATH
6h 58m
€65–173
Ferry, train, car ferry, bus via Brindisi
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Amantea 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 28m
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 10m
€172–272
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
€92–226
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 Amanteatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Amantea to Bari Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
5. Take the bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTELbus
28h 8m
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
Bus and ferry, bus via Kardítsa
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Kardítsabus
3. Take the bus from Karditsa to Athens - KTEL Liosion Streetbus
29h 35m

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

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Distance: 915.1 km
Duration: 6h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Athens. However, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Athens International Airport (ATH), walk to Athens Airport, then take the subway to Monastiraki. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Amantea, Brindisi, Brindisi Station, Brindisi - Costa Morena, Porto di Brindisi, Port Of Igoumenitsa, and Igoumenitsa in around 24h 28m.

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