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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Kotor is to ferry and drive and car ferry which costs €85 - €130 and takes 15h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Kotor is to bus and fly which takes 12h 10m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Kotor?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Kotor. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Kotor, Autobuska Stanica via Shkoder,Rruga Teuta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 50m.

How far is it from Messina to Kotor?

The distance between Messina and Kotor is 827 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Kotor without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 29h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Messina to Kotor, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Kotor bus from?

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

Where does the Messina to Kotor bus arrive?

Messina to Kotor bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Shkoder,Rruga Teuta station.

Where can I stay near Kotor?

There are 5064+ hotels available in Kotor.

Messina to Kotor - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, shuttle, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Kotor by bus, plane, shuttle, ferry, car, car ferry, busferry, train, or taxi

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 Podgorica Airport, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)CTA - TGD
3. Take a shuttle bus from Podgorica Airport to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica
8h 15m
Ferry, drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Port of Bari
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Bar55
4. Drive from Bar to Kotor
15h 33m
€85–128
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Shkoder,Rruga Teuta
2. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica
29h 50m
Bus, fly to Dubrovnik Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)CTA - DBV
3. Take the bus from Dubrovnik Central Bus Station to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica
12h 10m
€105–270
Bus, fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)CTA - TIA
3. Take a shuttle bus from Tirana to Tivat, Autobuska stanica
10h 12m
Ferry, train, car ferry, taxi
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari CentraleIc
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Bar55
5. Take the taxi from Bar to Kotor
17h 42m
Ferry, train, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari CentraleIc
4. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Dubrovnik54
5. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Kotor
20h 59m
Bus, car ferry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Dubrovnik54
3. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Kotor
22h 13m
€104–245

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Podgorica Airport (TGD) flights

8Weekly Planes

4h 37mAverage Duration

€72Cheapest Price

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Distance: 826.5 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Kotor, Montenegro?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Kotor. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Podgorica Airport (TGD), walk to Podgorica Airport, then take the shuttle to Kotor, Autobuska Stanica. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Kotor via Villa San Giovanni, Port of Bari, and Bar in around 15h 33m.

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