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 - €160.

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 5351+ hotels available in Venice.

Messina to Venice - 9 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, car ferry

There are 9 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 Calabria
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)REG - VCE
4h 35m
€76–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Bologna CentraleItabus
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Venezia, Tronchetto536 / ...
18h 40m
€42–141
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Venezia S. LuciaFr
10h 48m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni Central Bus Station to Padua Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Stazione Padova to Venezia53E
18h 5m
€52–117
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Venice
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 Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)CTA - VCE
4h 39m
€47–149
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Verona Villafranca Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN)CTA - VRN
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Venezia S. Lucia
6h
€51–280
Train to Palermo Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centrale
2. Fly from Palermo Airport (PMO) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)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 Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS)CTA - TRS
3. Take the train from Trieste Airport to Venezia S. Lucia
6h 42m
€60–175

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

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2h 25mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Venice.

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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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