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There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Messina by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane PHL - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    16h 33m
    €295–1,122

  2. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane EWR - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    15h 18m
    €281–928

  3. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane JFK - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    16h 3m
    €323–1,418

  4. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane EWR - PMO
    3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    16h 34m
    €386–661

  5. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane PHL - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    15h 14m

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Naples Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane PHL - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    17h

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane PHL - FCO
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain train
    3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    18h 8m

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration11h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,591.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 33m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Philadelphia to Messina. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal A, walk to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the train to Newark Liberty International Airport, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale.

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