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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Nice is to bus which costs €45 - €160 and takes 19h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Nice is to bus and fly which takes 7h 35m and costs €80 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Nice?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Nice. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Nice via Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Nice?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Nice. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Nice-Ville via Genova P.Za Principe and Ventimiglia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 11m.

How far is it from Messina to Nice?

The distance between Messina and Nice is 1066 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Nice without a car is to ferry and train which takes 16h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Messina to Nice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Nice bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Messina to Nice train from?

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

Where does the Messina to Nice bus arrive?

Messina to Nice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Messina to Nice train arrive?

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Nice?

There are 10276+ hotels available in Nice.

Messina to Nice - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Nice by bus, plane, ferry, train, night 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 Nice Côte D'Azur 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane CTA - NCE
7h 35m
€81–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence to Nicebus FlixBus N758
19h 35m
€48–160
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
16h 16m
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
21h 11m
€105–149
Bus, fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA)plane CTA - GOA
3. Take the train from Genova Sestri Ponen. to Ventimigliatrain
8h 53m
€82–213
Bus, fly to Pisa International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane CTA - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Ventimigliatrain
11h
€98–250
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the bus from Villa S. Giovanni to Savonabus
3. Take the train from Savona to Ventimigliatrain Re
21h 55m
€96–154
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Nicecar
13h 7m
€212–312

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) flights

26Weekly Planes

4h 20mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,066.3 km
Duration: 7h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Messina to Nice via Florence in around 19h 35m.

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