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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Messina is to bus which costs €45 - €190 and takes 19h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Messina is to fly and train which takes 8h 30m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Messina. However, there are services departing from Nice and arriving at Messina via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Messina?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Messina. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Messina Centrale via Ventimiglia and Genova P.Za Principe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 3m.

How far is it from Nice to Messina?

The distance between Nice and Messina is 1066 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Nice to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Messina bus from?

Nice to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Nice station.

Where do I catch the Nice to Messina train from?

Nice to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Where does the Nice to Messina bus arrive?

Nice to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence station.

Where does the Nice to Messina train arrive?

Nice to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1017+ hotels available in Messina.

Nice to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Nice to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, car ferry, 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.

Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)NCE - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
8h 30m
€74–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice to FlorenceFlixBus N758
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to MessinaN597 / ...
19h 10m
€49–181
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Bologna CentraleIc
2. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Villa San Giovanni
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
17h 14m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
2. Take the night train from Genova P.Za Principe to Messina CentraleIni
20h 3m
€98–154
Train to Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova Sestri Ponen.
2. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)GOA - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
9h 42m
€76–204
Train, train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Savona
2. Take the train from Savona to Torino Lingotto
3. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)TRN - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
12h 4m
€66–228
Ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Port of Nice Lympia to Port of Savona
2. Take the bus from Savona to Villa S. Giovanni
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
23h
€124–228
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Nice to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
13h 46m
€206–297

Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

27Weekly Planes

3h 56mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,066.4 km
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Nice to Messina via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 19h 10m.

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