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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Split is to train and fly which costs €85 - €300 and takes 8h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Split is to train and fly which takes 8h 21m and costs €85 - €300.

How far is it from Messina to Split?

The distance between Messina and Split is 866 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 bus and car ferry and shuttle which takes 21h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 17h 20m to get from Messina to Split, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Split?

There are 5942+ hotels available in Split.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Split by ferry, car, car ferry, bus, shuttle, 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, car ferry
best
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
€162–262
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly
cheapest
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 21m
€89–293
Bus, car ferry, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Messina to Baribus
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Bari to Dubrovnikcarferry 54
3. Take a shuttle bus from Dubrovnik to Splitshuttle
21h 39m
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly
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
11h
€109–259
Ferry, train, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Afragolatrain Fa / ...
3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Roma Terminitrain Fr / ...
4. Take the train from Roma Termini to Falconara Marittimatrain
5. Take the car ferry from Port of Ancona to Port of Splitcarferry
24h 27m
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
€172–370

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

12Weekly Planes

10h 13mAverage Duration

€82Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Split.

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Distance: 866.1 km
Duration: 17h 20m

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Split. However, you can take the ferry to Villa San Giovanni, drive to Port of Bari, take the car ferry to Dubrovnik, then drive to Split. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Messina to Split via Bari, Italia-De Rossi, Stazione Marittima, Port of Bari, Dubrovnik, and Dubrovnik in around 21h 39m.

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