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How to get fromMessina to Zakynthosby bus, plane, busferry, ferry or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Zakynthos by bus, plane, busferry, ferry, or train

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  1. Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)plane plane CTA - ZTH
    8h 45m
    €98–361

  2. Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)plane plane REG - ZTH
    13h 45m
    €96–338

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Vlorë to Agríniobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Agrinio to Patrasbus bus
    4. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry bus ferry
    28h 54m

  4. Ferry, train, bus and ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train train Re
    3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Bari Centraletrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Bari M.ma to Port of Patrasferry ferry Asf
    5. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry bus ferry
    29h 23m

  5. 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 Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH)plane plane SUF - ZTH
    9h 46m

  6. Bus and ferry, bus via Sarandë

    1. Take the busferry from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorëbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Vlore , station to Sarandëbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sarandë to Patrabus bus
    4. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry bus ferry
    31h 21m

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration5h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Zakynthos, Greece?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Zakynthos. However, you can take the bus to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal, walk to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) airport, fly to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH), walk to Zakinthos Airport, then take the bus to Zakynthos. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Zakynthos via Vlorë, Vlorë, Agrínio, Agrinio, Patras, and Patras in around 28h 54m.

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