There are 12 ways to get from Messina to Spain by bus, plane, ferry, train, or car
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Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
best- Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane CTA - MAD
6h 53m€65–204Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
cheapest- Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CTA - BCN
6h 21m€52–175Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain Fr
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Santstrain
22h 9mBus via Florence
- Take the bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N597 / ...
- Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus FlixBus N758
27h 45mTrain, ferry
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Roma Ostiensetrain
- Take the train from Roma Ostiense to Civitavecchiatrain Re
- Take the ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonaferry
32h 49m€85–159Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Seville Airport
- Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane CTA - SVQ
6h 59m€66–193Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Valencia Airport
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane PMO - VLC
8h 54m€80–256Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane PMO - MAD
9h 20m€75–226Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Son Sant Joan Airport (PMI)plane PMO - PMI
8h 29m€72–226Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane PMO - BCN
9h 3m€57–188Bus
- Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Napoli, Autostazione Metroparkbus Itabus
- Take the bus from Naples - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
31h 45m€93–135Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
- Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Barcelonacar
19h 29m€312–462
Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Spain is to bus and fly which costs €50 - €180 and takes 6h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Messina to Spain is to bus and fly which takes 6h 21m and costs €50 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Spain. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.
The distance between Messina and Spain is 1765 km.
The best way to get from Messina to Spain without a car is to ferry and train which takes 22h 9m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Messina to Spain, including transfers.
Messina to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Messina station.
Messina to Spain bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.
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There are 5506+ hotels available in Spain.
What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Spain?
You can take a bus from Messina to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 27h 45m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–170
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–180
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Seville Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–180
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–160
Flights from Palermo Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–190
Flights from Palermo Airport to Valencia Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–190
Flights from Palermo Airport to Valencia Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €60–190
Flights from Palermo Airport to Valencia Airport via Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–190
Flights from Palermo Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
Flights from Palermo Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport via Pisa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €65–170
Flights from Palermo Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–150
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–190
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Flights from Palermo Airport to Valencia Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Flights from Palermo Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €65–280
Flights from Palermo Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–180
Flights from Palermo Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €28–130
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–110
Flights from Palermo Airport to Valencia Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
Flights from Palermo Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–180
Flights from Palermo Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €28–130
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €30–160
Flights from Palermo Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport via Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30–160
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Olbia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–230
- Website
- ita-airways.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Valencia Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–190
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–300
- Schedules at
- trenitalia.com
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–190
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Messina Centrale to Roma Ostiense
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Roma Ostiense to Civitavecchia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Roma Ostiense to Civitavecchia
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–26
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- saisautolineeweb@gmail.com
- Website
- saisautolinee.it
Bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- saisautolinee.it
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- global.flixbus.com
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- itabus.it
Bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Messina Main Train Station to Napoli, Autostazione Metropark
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.itabus.it/en/home
- Phone
- (+39) 0923 98.11.20
- Website
- autoservizisalemi.it
Bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Schedules at
- autoservizisalemi.it
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Naples - Bus Station to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.081.496.444
- info@grimaldi.napoli.it
- Website
- grimaldi-lines.com
Ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://www.grimaldi-lines.com/en/
- Phone
- 342 32 55 869
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it
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