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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Marseille is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 23h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Marseille is to bus and fly which takes 5h 57m and costs €70 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Marseille?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via Napoli P.zza Garibaldi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Marseille?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Genova P.Za Principe, Ventimiglia and Nice Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 16m.

How far is it from Messina to Marseille?

The distance between Messina and Marseille is 1971 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Marseille without a car is to ferry and train which takes 18h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 18h 47m to get from Messina to Marseille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Marseille bus from?

Messina to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Messina station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Marseille train from?

Messina to Marseille train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Where does the Messina to Marseille bus arrive?

Messina to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Napoli P.zza Garibaldi station.

Where does the Messina to Marseille train arrive?

Messina to Marseille train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Messina to Marseille?

Book your Messina to Marseille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Marseille?

There are 4380+ hotels available in Marseille.

Messina to Marseille - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Marseille by ferry, train, bus, night train, car ferry, car, or plane

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

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
18h 47m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N590 / ...
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N523
23h 25m
€68–138
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Genova P.Za Principenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Nice Ville to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
24h 16m
€139–194
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Messina to Port of Salernocarferry
2. Drive from Port of Salerno to Marseillecar
19h 56m
€199–404
Bus via Naples
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Napoli, Autostazione Metroparkbus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Naples - Bus Station to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
24h 15m
€83–115
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane REG - MRS
13h 28m
€94–283
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane CTA - MRS
5h 57m
€71–226
Train to Palermo Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane PMO - MRS
8h 29m
€76–248

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) flights

9Weekly Planes

11h 59mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Marseille.

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Distance: 1,970.8 km
Duration: 18h 47m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Marseille, France?

You can take a bus from Messina to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles via Napoli P.zza Garibaldi in around 23h 25m.

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