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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Sarandë is to ferry and drive which costs $140 - $220 and takes 15h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Sarandë is to ferry and drive which takes 15h 49m and costs $140 - $220.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Sarandë?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Sarandë. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Sarandë via Vlore , station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 2m.

How far is it from Messina to Sarandë?

The distance between Messina and Sarandë is 765 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Sarandë without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 21h 2m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 15h 49m to get from Messina to Sarandë, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Sarandë bus from?

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

Where does the Messina to Sarandë bus arrive?

Messina to Sarandë bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Vlorë station.

Where can I stay near Sarandë?

There are 3172+ hotels available in Sarandë.

Messina to Sarandë - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, and bus and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Sarandë by ferry, car, busferry, bus, plane, or train

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

Ferry, drive
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Porto Di Brindisi
3. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Igoumenitsa
4. Drive from Port Of Igoumenitsa to Sarandë
15h 49m
$142–214
Bus, fly to Brindisi Airport, ferry, Flying Dolphin
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)CTA - BDS
3. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Corfu
4. Take the ferry from Port of Corfu to Sarandë
17h 39m
$138–320
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorë
2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Sarandë
21h 2m
Bus, fly to Ioannina National Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)CTA - IOA
3. Take the bus from Ioannina to Gjirokastër
4. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Sarandë
14h 59m
Ferry, train, Flying Dolphin
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 BrindisiIc
4. Take the ferry from Porto di Brindisi to Port of Corfu
5. Take the ferry from Port of Corfu to Sarandë
16h 47m
Bus, fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza
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 the bus from Tirana to Sarandë
10h 36m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA) flights

9Weekly Planes

10h 27mAverage Duration

$92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Sarandë.

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Distance: 764.7 km
Duration: 15h 49m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Sarandë, Albania?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Sarandë. However, you can take the ferry to Villa San Giovanni, drive to Porto Di Brindisi, take the ferry to Port of Igoumenitsa, then drive to Sarandë. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Sarandë via Vlorë and Vlore , station in around 21h 2m.

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