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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Kalamata is to train and fly and bus which costs €90 - €250 and takes 11h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Kalamata is to train and fly and bus which takes 11h 16m and costs €90 - €250.

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 9m.

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 27h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 13h 44m 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 7:34 AM in Messina and 8:34 AM in Kalamata.

Where can I stay near Kalamata?

There are 427+ hotels available in Kalamata.

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

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

Train, fly to Kalamata International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Kalamata International Airport (KLX)plane CTA - KLX
13h 44m
€152–626
Train, fly to Athens International Airport, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
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
11h 16m
€94–250
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 Bari Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the busferry from Bari Porto to Durrësbusferry
5. Take the bus from Durrës to Kalamatabus
27h 40m
Ferry, train, 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 Bari Centraletrain Ic
4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Patrasferry Asf
5. Take the bus from Patras to Kalamatabus
29h 14m
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 53m
€163–262
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 9m
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

12h 1mAverage Duration

€85Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Kalamata.

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Distance: 726.5 km
Duration: 13h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Kalamata. 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 Kalamata International Airport (KLX), walk to Kalamata 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., Bari Centrale, Bari Centrale, Camera Commercio, Bari Porto, Durrës, and Durrës in around 27h 40m.

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