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

The cheapest way to get from Rhodes to Messina is to fly and ferry which costs €65 - €310 and takes 11h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rhodes to Messina is to fly and train which takes 7h 46m and costs €90 - €370.

How far is it from Rhodes to Messina?

The distance between Rhodes and Messina is 1276 km.

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

The best way to get from Rhodes to Messina without a car is to ferry and bus and bus and ferry via Vlorë which takes 44h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Rhodes to Messina, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Rhodes and Messina?

Messina is 1h behind Rhodes. It is currently 5:24 PM in Rhodes and 4:24 PM in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1011+ hotels available in Messina.

Rhodes to Messina - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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

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

Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane RHO - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 46m
€92–364
Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane RHO - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
11h 40m
€67–308
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry via Vlorë
1. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Vlorëbus
3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
44h 12m
Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry
1. Fly from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)plane RHO - SUF
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
10h 51m
Fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane RHO - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
12h 30m
€138–334
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
2. Take the bus from Piraeus to Fierbus
3. Take the busferry from Fier to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
44h 17m
Ferry, bus, bus and ferry #2
1. Take the ferry from Rhodes to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
2. Take the bus from Athens to Lushnjëbus
3. Take the busferry from Lushnjë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
45h 57m

Rhodes International Airport (RHO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

4Weekly Planes

3h 51mAverage Duration

€54Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Rhodes to Messina.

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Distance: 1,276.2 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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

There is no direct connection from Rhodes to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Paradeisi, Aerodrómio Ródou - Diagóras, walk to Rhodes International Airport (RHO) 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 a ferry from Rhodes to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Port Of Piraeus, Piraeus, Vlorë, and Vlorë in around 44h 12m.

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