What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to Ciutat Vella?

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Ciutat Vella is to bus and fly which costs €50 - €180 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Messina to Ciutat Vella?

The fastest way to get from Messina to Ciutat Vella is to bus and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs €50 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Ciutat Vella?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Ciutat Vella. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Barcelona via Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.

How far is it from Messina to Ciutat Vella?

The distance between Messina and Ciutat Vella is 1312 km.

How do I travel from Messina to Ciutat Vella without a car?

The best way to get from Messina to Ciutat Vella without a car is to ferry and train which takes 22h 3m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Messina to Ciutat Vella?

It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Messina to Ciutat Vella, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Ciutat Vella bus from?

Messina to Ciutat Vella bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Messina station.

Where does the Messina to Ciutat Vella bus arrive?

Messina to Ciutat Vella bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Messina to Ciutat Vella?

Book your Messina to Ciutat Vella bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ciutat Vella?

There are 5579+ hotels available in Ciutat Vella.

Messina to Ciutat Vella - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Messina to Ciutat Vella by bus, plane, ferry, train, car ferry, or car

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 to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
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1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)CTA - BCN
6h 16m
€52–174
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta SusaFr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part DieuFr
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
22h 3m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus StationN597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence to BarcelonaFlixBus N758
27h 45m
€85–232
Car ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Roma TerminiFa / ...
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to CivitavecchiaRe
4. Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelona
30h 3m
€94–284
Ferry, train, bus to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Reggio Calabria C.Le
3. Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Melito Porto Salvo
4. Take the bus from Melito di Porto Salvo to Reggio Calabria Airport
5. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)REG - BCN
8h 57m
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)PMO - BCN
9h 1m
€58–166
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Girona–Costa Brava Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Girona–Costa Brava Airport (GRO)CTA - GRO
3. Take the bus from Girona Costa Brava Airport to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
11h 10m
€94–252
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the bus from Villa S. Giovanni to Genoa Piazza della Vittoria
3. Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Barcelona - North Bus Station
31h 17m
€118–204
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Messina to Port of Palermo
2. Take the ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Civitavecchia
3. Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelona
35h 24m
€140–215

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) flights

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3h 12mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,312.1 km
Duration: 6h 16m

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You can take a bus from Messina to Barcelona via Florence in around 27h 45m.

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