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How to get fromMessina to Georgeby train, plane, ferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Messina to George by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to George Airport

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    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane CTA - GRJ
    23h 36m
    R 6,768–27,556

  2. Train to Palermo Airport, fly to George Airport

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane PMO - GRJ
    23h 37m
    R 7,609–28,243

  3. Ferry, train to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly to George Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train train
    3. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to George Airport (GRJ)plane plane SUF - GRJ
    22h 39m

  4. Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Port Elizabeth, bus

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Port Elizabeth (PLZ)plane plane CTA - PLZ
    3. Take the bus from Port Elizabeth to George Railway Stnbus bus
    29h 37m
    R 6,773–24,231

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to George Airport (GRJ) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration21h 53mAverage Duration
TicketR 3,825Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and George, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Messina to George. However, you can take the train to Catania Centrale, walk to Catania Via Archimede, take the bus to Catania Airport, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to George Airport (GRJ), then take the taxi to George. Alternatively, you can take the train to Palermo Centrale, take the train to Palermo Aeroporto, walk to Palermo Airport (PMO) airport, fly to George Airport (GRJ), then take the taxi to George.

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