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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Cork is to bus and fly and train which costs €60 - €210 and takes 22h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Cork is to bus and fly and train which takes 11h 11m and costs €95 - €250.

How far is it from Messina to Cork?

The distance between Messina and Cork is 2545 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Cork without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 21h and costs €100 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 12h 11m to get from Messina to Cork, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Messina and Cork?

Cork is 1h behind Messina. It is currently 11:15 AM in Messina and 10:15 AM in Cork.

Where can I stay near Cork?

There are 280+ hotels available in Cork.

Messina to Cork - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Cork by bus, plane, or train

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 Cork Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane CTA - ORK
12h 11m
€81–275
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Kerry Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Kerry Airport (KIR)plane CTA - KIR
3. Take the train from Killarney to Corktrain
22h 32m
€65–207
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Napoli, Autostazione Metroparkbus
2. Take the bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Rădăuțibus
3. Take the bus from Rădăuți to Dublinbus
4. Take the bus from Aston Quay to Cork Alfred Streetbus
3d 21h
€102–389
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Dublin Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane CTA - DUB
3. Take the train from Dublin Heuston to Corktrain
11h 11m
€98–244
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Cork Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane PMO - ORK
14h 32m
€82–278
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Shannon Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane CTA - SNN
3. Take the train from Limerick Junction to Corktrain
20h 36m
€121–254

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

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11h 28mAverage Duration

€65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,545.2 km
Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Cork, Ireland?

You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Cork Alfred Street via Napoli, Autostazione Metropark, Rădăuți, Dublin, Navan Road Station, D'Olier Street, and Aston Quay in around 3d 21h.

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