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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Kalamata is to bus and fly which costs €80 - €230 and takes 10h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Kalamata is to bus and fly which takes 9h 33m and costs €140 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Kalamata?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Kalamata. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Kalamata via Vlore , station and Ioannina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 39m.

How far is it from Messina to Kalamata?

The distance between Messina and Kalamata is 727 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Kalamata without a car is to ferry and train and bus and ferry and bus which takes 26h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Messina to Kalamata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Kalamata bus from?

Messina to Kalamata bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Messina to Kalamata bus arrive?

Messina to Kalamata bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Messina and Kalamata?

Kalamata is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 2:00 AM in Messina and 3:00 AM in Kalamata.

Where can I stay near Kalamata?

There are 520+ hotels available in Kalamata.

Messina to Kalamata - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Messina to Kalamata by bus, plane, ferry, train, busferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Kalamata International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)plane CTA - KLX
9h 33m
€147–491
Bus, fly to Athens International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane CTA - ATH
3. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Kalamatabus
10h 34m
€84–225
Ferry, train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Brindisitrain Ic
4. Take the busferry from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Fierbusferry
5. Take the bus from Fier to Kalamatabus
26h 11m
Ferry, drive, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Porto Di Brindisicar
3. Take the car ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsacarferry
4. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Kalamatacar
19h 54m
€164–262
Ferry, train, bus and ferry, bus via Bari
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Durrësbusferry
5. Take the bus from Durrës to Kalamatabus
27h 35m
Bus and ferry, bus via Ioánnina
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry
2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Ioanninabus
3. Take the bus from Ioannina to Kalamatabus
29h 39m
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Fierbusferry
2. Take the bus from Fier to Kalamatabus
30h 33m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX) flights

8Weekly Planes

9h 2mAverage Duration

€105Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Kalamata.

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Distance: 727.1 km
Duration: 9h 33m

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Kalamata. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Kalamata International Airport (KLX), walk to Kalamata International Airport, then take the bus to Kalamata. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Kalamata via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Lamezia Terme C., Brindisi, Brindisi - Via Bastioni Carlo V, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Fier, and Fier in around 26h 11m.

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