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There are 5 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 49m
    €393–827

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane PHL - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    18h 56m
    €318–1,209

  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 20m
    €333–1,362

  4. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane PHL - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    17h 58m
    €368–1,261

  5. 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
    17h 9m
    €321–695

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

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration11h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€256Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 Via Archimede, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the train to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, walk to Penn Station, take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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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