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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Messina is to bus and fly and train which costs €340 - €450 and takes 19h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Messina is to fly and train which takes 17h 1m and costs €240 - €900.

How far is it from Nairobi to Messina?

The distance between Nairobi and Messina is 4961 km.

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

It takes approximately 17h 1m to get from Nairobi to Messina, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Messina?

Messina is 2h behind Nairobi. It is currently 5:20 AM in Nairobi and 3:20 AM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1057+ hotels available in Messina.

Nairobi to Messina - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane WIL - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
17h 1m
€244–894
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NBO - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
19h 30m
€341–445
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane NBO - REG
3. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
23h 18m
€266–857
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NBO - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
20h 26m
€347–539

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

6Weekly Planes

22h 38mAverage Duration

€233Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4,960.6 km
Duration: 17h 1m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Messina. However, you can fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania Via Archimede, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania Via Archimede, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale.

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