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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Venice is to bus which costs €40 - €150 and takes 18h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Venice is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs €75 - €150.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Venice?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Venice. However, there are services departing from Messina Main Train Station and arriving at Venezia, Tronchetto via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.

How far is it from Messina to Venice?

The distance between Messina and Venice is 909 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Venice without a car is to ferry and train which takes 10h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Messina to Venice, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Venice bus from?

Messina to Venice bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.

Where does the Messina to Venice bus arrive?

Messina to Venice bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Venice?

There are 5352+ hotels available in Venice.

Messina to Venice - 10 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and car ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Venice by ferry, plane, train, car ferry, bus, 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.

Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane REG - VCE
4h 35m
€76–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Bologna Centralebus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Venezia, Tronchettobus 536 / ...
18h 40m
€42–141
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Venezia S. Luciatrain Fr
10h 48m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni Central Bus Station to Padua Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Stazione Padova to Veneziabus 53E
18h 5m
€52–117
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Venicecar
12h 37m
€172–262
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane CTA - VCE
4h 39m
€47–139
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)plane CTA - VRN
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Luciatrain
6h
€49–280
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane PMO - VCE
7h 25m
€68–192
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)plane CTA - TRS
3. Take the train from Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Luciatrain
6h 42m
€60–175
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CTA - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Santa Lucia Stationtrain
6h 46m
€58–228

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) flights

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2h 25mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 908.5 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Venice, Italy?

You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Venezia, Tronchetto via Bologna Centrale in around 18h 40m.

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