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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Nice is to train and fly which costs €75 - €200 and takes 9h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Nice is to ferry and fly which takes 8h 16m and costs €90 - €200.

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 20h 38m.

How far is it from Messina to Nice?

The distance between Messina and Nice is 974 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 17h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 16m 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 11786+ hotels available in Nice.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Messina to Nice by ferry, plane, train, bus, 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.

Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane REG - NCE
8h 16m
€92–193
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane CTA - NCE
8h 26m
€76–227
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
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Ventimigliatrain Ic
17h 29m
Bus
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
€91–161
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
20h 38m
€124–252
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
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
9h 39m
€77–196
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the train from Villa San Giovanni to Napoli Centraletrain
3. Take the bus from Naples - Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus
21h 6m
€113–261
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

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) flights

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6h 21mAverage Duration

€87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 974.3 km
Duration: 8h 16m

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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Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia

Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale

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Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia

Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale

Train from Genova Sestri Ponen. to Ventimiglia

Night train from Messina Centrale to Genova P.Za Principe

Bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station

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