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

The cheapest way to get from Patras to Messina is to bus and train and fly which costs €85 - €250 and takes 11h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Patras to Messina is to bus and train and fly which takes 11h 58m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Patras and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Patras to Messina. However, there are services departing from Patras and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Agrínio and Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 18m.

How far is it from Patras to Messina?

The distance between Patras and Messina is 932 km.

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

The best way to get from Patras to Messina without a car is to bus and bus and ferry via Agrínio which takes 25h 18m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 18h 5m to get from Patras to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Patras to Messina bus from?

Patras to Messina bus services, operated by KTEL of Aetolia-Acarnania S.A., depart from Patras station.

Where does the Patras to Messina bus arrive?

Patras to Messina bus services, operated by KTEL of Aetolia-Acarnania S.A., arrive at Agrinio station.

What is the time difference between Patras and Messina?

Messina is 1h behind Patras. It is currently 7:52 AM in Patras and 6:52 AM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1012+ hotels available in Messina.

Patras to Messina - 7 ways to travel via train, car, ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Patras to Messina by car, ferry, bus, busferry, plane, train, or car ferry

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

Drive, ferry
best
1. Drive from Patras to Port Of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisiferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
18h 5m
€149–224
Ferry, train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
28h 15m
€75–217
Bus, bus and ferry via Agrínio
1. Take the bus from Patras to Agriniobus
2. Take the bus from Agrínio to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
25h 18m
Bus to Preveza Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus
2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PVK - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
14h 24m
€138–414
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Tarantotrain Re
3. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
26h 51m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Ρίο, Ferry Boat to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
30h 7m
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
2. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
11h 58m
€85–248

Preveza Airport (PVK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

8Weekly Planes

7h 26mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Patras to Messina.

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Distance: 932.1 km
Duration: 18h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Patras to Messina. However, you can drive to Port Of Igoumenitsa, take the ferry to Porto di Brindisi, drive to Villa San Giovanni, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Patras to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Agrinio, Agrínio, Vlorë, and Vlorë in around 25h 18m.

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