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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Split is to bus which costs €85 - €200 and takes 28h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Split is to ferry and fly which takes 8h 5m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Split?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Split. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 35m.

How far is it from Messina to Split?

The distance between Messina and Split is 655 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Split without a car is to ferry and train which takes 28h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Messina to Split, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Split bus from?

Messina to Split bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Messina station.

Where does the Messina to Split bus arrive?

Messina to Split bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Messina to Split?

Book your Messina to Split bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Split?

There are 13720+ hotels available in Split.

Messina to Split - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, car, and car ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Messina to Split by ferry, plane, car, car ferry, train, bus, 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 to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Split Airport (SPU)plane REG - SPU
8h 5m
€129–312
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Bologna Centralebus N597
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus N535
28h 35m
€87–198
Ferry, drive, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Port of Baricar
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Dubrovnikcarferry 54
4. Drive from Dubrovnik to Splitcar
17h 20m
€108–166
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train 319 / ...
5. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Splittrain Ic
28h 11m
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Split Airport (SPU)plane CTA - SPU
8h 11m
€96–344
Car ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bari Centraletrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Dubrovnikcarferry 54
4. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Splitferry 654 / ...
25h 11m
€120–244
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Durrësbusferry
2. Take the bus from Durrës to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus
3. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Split Bus Stationbus
40h 18m

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Split Airport (SPU) flights

9Weekly Planes

5h 48mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Split.

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Distance: 655.5 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Split, Croatia?

You can take a bus from Messina to Split, Autobusni Kolodvor via Bologna Centrale in around 28h 35m.

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