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How to get fromMessina to Chiavariby train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, night train, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Chiavari by train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, night train, or car

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  1. Train, fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane plane CTA - GOA
    6h 49m
    €60–166

  2. Train, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane CTA - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain train
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiavaritrain train
    9h 49m
    €53–224

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Centraletrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Tiburtinatrain train
    4. Take the train from Roma Tiburtina to Chiavaritrain train Fa
    11h 45m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Parma Bus Stationbus bus Itabus
    2. Take the train from Parma to Chiavaritrain train 3261
    20h 25m
    €67–172

  5. Car ferry, night train

    1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry car ferry
    2. Take the night train from Villa S.Giovanni to Chiavarinighttrain night train Ini
    15h 49m
    €101–249

  6. Train, fly to Pisa International Airport

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane plane CTA - PSA
    3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Chiavaritrain train
    8h 15m
    €64–210

  7. Train, fly to Milan Linate Airport

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane plane CTA - LIN
    3. Take the train from Pavia to Chiavaritrain train
    9h 17m
    €84–245

  8. Train, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane plane CTA - BGY
    3. Take the bus from Bergamo Airport Bus Station to Piazza Luigi di Savoiabus bus
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Chiavaritrain train
    9h 30m
    €68–283

  9. Train, fly to Florence Peretola Airport

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane plane CTA - FLR
    3. Take the train from Firenze Campo Marte to Chiavaritrain train
    8h 57m
    €84–246

  10. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Chiavaricar car
    10h 47m
    €172–262

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket€44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,076.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Chiavari, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Chiavari. 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 Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA), walk to Genova Sestri Ponen., take the train to Genova Brignole, then take the train to Chiavari. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Chiavari via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Napoli, and Roma Tiburtina in around 11h 45m.

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