There are 13 ways to get from Messina to Spain by train, plane, ferry, bus, 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.
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Valencia Airport
best- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Valencia Airport (VLC)plane CTA - VLC
7h 5m€66–233Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
- Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane PMO - BCN
8h 48m€50–214Ferry, 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
21h 58mBus
- Take the bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N597 / ...
- Take the bus from Florence to Barcelonabus FlixBus N758
27h 45m€173–264Ferry, train, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Roma Terminitrain Fr
- Take the train from Roma Termini to Civitavecchiatrain Re
- Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
29h 2mTrain to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN)plane CTA - BCN
7h 15m€53–162Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD)plane CTA - MAD
7h 46m€64–222Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Seville Airport
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Seville Airport (SVQ)plane CTA - SVQ
7h 58m€73–214Train 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 14m€88–225Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Alicante-Elche Airport, bus
- Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
- Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC)plane CTA - ALC
- Take the bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murciabus
8h 42m€78–198Bus via Milan
- Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Milan Lampugnanobus Itabus
- Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Barcelona - North Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
34h 10m€140–239Ferry, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Rinellaferry
- Take the ferry from Rinella to Palermoferry
- Take the ferry from Palermo to Civitavecchiaferry
- Take the carferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelonacarferry
42h 28m€231–390Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
- Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Barcelonacar
19h 32m€322–482
Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Valencia Airport (VLC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Spain is to train and fly which costs €50 - €170 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Messina to Spain is to train and fly which takes 7h 5m and costs €65 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Spain. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Barcelona via Florence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 45m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Messina to Spain. However, there are services departing from Messina Marittima and arriving at Port de Barcelona via Rinella, Palermo and Port of Civitavecchia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 28m.
The distance between Messina and Spain is 1478 km.
The best way to get from Messina to Spain without a car is to ferry and train which takes 21h 58m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 5m 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.
Book your Messina to Spain bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Spain?
You can take a bus from Messina to Barcelona via Florence in around 27h 45m.
- Website
- vueling.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Valencia Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–210
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Friday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–120
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–150
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €140–310
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Seville Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–220
Flights from Palermo Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Thursday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Palermo Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €23–140
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €80–180
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–210
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Valencia Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Sunday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €45–210
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Valencia Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Estimated price
- €45–210
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Malta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Thursday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €45–120
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–120
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Seville Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–170
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Seville Airport via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €65–170
Flights from Palermo Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Saturday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–150
Flights from Palermo Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €55–150
Flights from Palermo Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €24–140
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–150
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 13m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–150
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Valencia Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €45–210
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Friday to Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €40–120
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €55–150
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Wednesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €140–310
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Seville Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- When
- Tuesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- €70–220
Flights from Palermo Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Thursday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Palermo Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Wednesday, Monday, Sunday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €23–140
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 47m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €80–180
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Valencia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–170
Flights from Palermo Airport to Barcelona–El Prat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €10–160
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €30–180
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Palermo Airport to Son Sant Joan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €75–160
Flights from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Alicante-Elche Airport via Naples
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- €50–210
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Roma Termini to Civitavecchia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 06 5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €180–310
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €85–150
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
Train from Roma Termini to Civitavecchia
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–19
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €160–260
- Website
- Italo Treno
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Italo Treno
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–130
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Roma Termini to Civitavecchia
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Messina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Florence to Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–140
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Alicante Aeropuerto to Estación de Autobuses de Murcia
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- ALSA
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Messina Main Train Station to Milan Lampugnano
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Barcelona - North Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +39 010 209 4591
- booking@gnv.it
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100–150
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Ferry from Palermo to Civitavecchia
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
Car ferry from Port of Civitavecchia to Port de Barcelona
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €100–150
- Website
- Grandi Navi Veloci
- Phone
- 0923.873813
- callcenter@libertylines.it
- Website
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Rinella
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
Ferry from Rinella to Palermo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Schedules at
- libertylines.it
- Phone
- 3409848540
- info@blujetlines.it
- 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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