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How to get fromSparta to Messinaby car, plane, train, ferry, bus, busferry, or taxi

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

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  1. Drive, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Drive from Sparta to Athens-Airport-ATHcar car
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ATH - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    7h 25m
    €100–228

  2. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Sparta to Patrascar car
    2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry ferry Asf
    3. Drive from Bari M.ma to Villa San Giovannicar car
    4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    26h 28m
    €179–267

  3. Bus, bus and ferry via Patras

    1. Take the bus from Sparti to Patrasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    29h 7m

  4. Drive, fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Drive from Sparta to Athens-Airport-ATHcar car
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane ATH - PMO
    3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    9h 21m
    €121–272

  5. Taxi, bus, bus and ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Sparta to Kalamatataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Kalamata to Durrësbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Durrës to Bari Portobusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    29h 17m

  6. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Sparti to Patrasbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferry ferry Asf
    3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    31h 15m

  7. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sparti to Isthmosbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Corinth to Vlorëbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    34h 39m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,124 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Sparta, Peloponnese, Greece and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Sparta to Messina. However, you can drive to Athens-Airport-ATH 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 a vehicle from Sparta to Messina Marittima via Patras, Bari M.ma, and Villa San Giovanni in around 26h 28m.

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