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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Shkodër is to ferry and drive and car ferry which costs $95 - $160 and takes 15h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Shkodër is to bus and fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $60 - $300.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Shkodër?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Shkoder,Rruga Teuta. Services depart once a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24h 50m.

How far is it from Messina to Shkodër?

The distance between Messina and Shkodër is 703 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Shkodër without a car is to ferry and train and Bus which takes 16h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 15h 26m to get from Messina to Shkodër, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Shkodër bus from?

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

Where does the Messina to Shkodër bus arrive?

Messina to Shkodër bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Shkoder,Rruga Teuta station.

Where can I stay near Shkodër?

There are 896+ hotels available in Shkodër.

Messina to Shkodër - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, car, car ferry, and Bus

There are 7 ways to get from Messina to Shkodër by ferry, car, car ferry, train, bus, plane, or busferry

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, car ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Port of Bari
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Bar55
4. Drive from Bar to Shkodër
15h 26m
$99–153
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
cheapest
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 Tiranë to Shkodër
7h 41m
$62–295
Ferry, train, Bus
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 Bari CentraleIc
4. Take the bus from Bari Porto to Durrës
5. Take the bus from Durrës to Shkoder,Rruga Teuta
16h 7m
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Podgorica Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)CTA - TGD
3. Take the bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Shkoder,Rruga Teuta
9h 43m
$128–361
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Shkoder,Rruga Teuta
24h 50m
Ferry, train to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, bus
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.
3. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)SUF - TIA
4. Take the bus from Tiranë to Shkodër
8h 7m
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Dubrovnik Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Dubrovnik Airport (DBV)CTA - DBV
3. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Shkodër
16h 5m
$126–309

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Podgorica Airport (TGD) flights

8Weekly Planes

4h 37mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 703.4 km
Duration: 15h 26m

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

Pistoia viaggi operates a vehicle from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Shkoder,Rruga Teuta once a week, and the journey takes 24h 50m.

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