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How to get fromMessina to StrandBy bus, plane, ferry, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Strand by bus, plane, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane CTA - CPT
    19h 17m
    R 6,285–24,374

  2. Ferry, train to Lamezia Terme International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train train
    3. Fly from Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane SUF - CPT
    20h 44m

  3. Train to Palermo Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane PMO - CPT
    22h 55m
    R 8,195–14,293

  4. Ferry, train to Naples Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Napoli Centraletrain train
    3. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)plane plane NAP - CPT
    23h 35m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration19h 59mAverage Duration
TicketR 6,470Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Strand, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Strand. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Strand. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the train to Lamezia Terme C., walk to Lamezia Terme Train Station, take the bus to Lamezia Terme Airport, walk to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) airport, fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT), then take the taxi to Strand.

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