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

The cheapest way to get from Piraeus to Messina is to subway and fly and ferry which costs €80 - €190 and takes 10h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Piraeus to Messina is to subway and fly and train which takes 7h 54m and costs €70 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Piraeus and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Piraeus to Messina. However, there are services departing from Piraeus and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 32m.

How far is it from Piraeus to Messina?

The distance between Piraeus and Messina is 793 km.

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

The best way to get from Piraeus to Messina without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train and ferry via Vlorë which takes 22h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 13m to get from Piraeus to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Piraeus to Messina bus from?

Piraeus to Messina bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, depart from Piraeus station.

Where does the Piraeus to Messina bus arrive?

Piraeus to Messina bus services, operated by Euro Interlines Komatas Tours, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Piraeus and Messina?

Messina is 1h behind Piraeus. It is currently 10:38 PM in Piraeus and 9:38 PM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1003+ hotels available in Messina.

Piraeus to Messina - 10 ways to travel via train, subway, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Piraeus to Messina by subway, plane, ferry, bus, busferry, train, 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.

Subway, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
best
1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway
2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane ATH - REG
3. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
10h 13m
€84–185
Subway, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway
2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 54m
€74–221
Bus, bus and ferry, train, ferry via Vlorë
1. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Brindisi 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 / ...
22h 55m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Piraeus to Patrascar
2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry Asf
3. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
26h 23m
€155–282
Subway, fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry
1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway
2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane ATH - SUF
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
10h 34m
Subway, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway
2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ATH - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 3m
€80–231
Bus, bus and ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Piraeus to Fierbus
2. Take the busferry from Fier to Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Brindisi 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 / ...
23h 1m
Bus, bus and ferry via Vlorë
1. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
27h 32m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Piraeus to Fierbus
2. Take the busferry from Fier to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
27h 39m
Bus, bus and ferry via Athens
1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
32h 29m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) flights

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6h 35mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 793.2 km
Duration: 10h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Piraeus to Messina. However, you can take the subway to Athens Airport, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio di Calabria - Airport, take the bus to Reggio di Calabria - Porto, walk to Reggio Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Piraeus to Messina Marittima via Vlorë, Vlorë, Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto, Brindisi - Via Del Mare, Brindisi - Via Bastioni Carlo V, Brindisi, Lamezia Terme C., Villa S.Giovanni, and Villa S.Giovanni in around 22h 55m.

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