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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Merano is to ferry and bus which costs €95 - €130 and takes 23h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Merano is to bus and fly which takes 7h 4m and costs €80 - €270.

How far is it from Messina to Merano?

The distance between Messina and Merano is 1243 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Merano without a car is to ferry and train which takes 13h 6m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Messina to Merano, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2561+ hotels available in Merano.

Messina to Merano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry

There are 9 ways to get from Messina to Merano by bus, plane, ferry, train, car ferry, or car

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 Verona Villafranca Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)CTA - VRN
3. Take the bus from Verona - Aeroporto to Merano
7h 4m
€82–269
Bus, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)CTA - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Bolzano Bozen
8h 57m
€59–243
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to PaolaFr / ...
3. Take the train from Paola to Bolzano BozenFr
13h 6m
Ferry, bus via Verona Airport (VRN)
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni Central Bus Station to Verona Viale Palladio III
3. Take the bus from Verona - Aeroporto to Bolzano
21h 19m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Tresmestieri to Villa S. Giovanni
2. Drive from Villa S. Giovanni to Merano
13h 2m
€220–337
Bus, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)CTA - BGY
3. Take the bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Merano
8h 44m
€112–299
Bus, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)CTA - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuova
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano-Bozen
9h 34m
€62–279
Bus, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)CTA - LIN
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuova
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano-Bozen
10h 12m
€95–298
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabria
2. Take the bus from Reggio Calabria to Bolzano SouthN1594
23h 43m
€100–124

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) flights

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2h 7mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Messina to Merano.

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Distance: 1,242.9 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Merano. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN), walk to Verona - Aeroporto, then take the bus to Merano. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Terme Merano via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, Paola, Bolzano Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 13h 6m.

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