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

The cheapest way to get from Split to Messina is to fly and train which costs €100 - €240 and takes 8h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Split to Messina is to fly and train which takes 8h 57m and costs €100 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Split and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Split to Messina. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Tivat, Autobuska stanica and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 12m.

How far is it from Split to Messina?

The distance between Split and Messina is 873 km.

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

The best way to get from Split to Messina without a car is to ferry and train via Amantea which takes 17h 45m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 17h 45m to get from Split to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Split to Messina bus from?

Split to Messina bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where does the Split to Messina bus arrive?

Split to Messina bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, arrive at Tivat, Autobuska stanica station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Split to Messina?

Book your Split to Messina bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1162+ hotels available in Messina.

Split to Messina - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and bus and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Split to Messina by ferry, train, bus, busferry, or plane

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

Ferry, train via Amantea
best
1. Take the ferry from Split to Bariferry 56
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Amanteatrain Ic
3. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
17h 45m
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SPU - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 57m
€103–240
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Tivat, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Take the bus from Tivat, Autobuska stanica to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
3. Take the busferry from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
32h 12m
Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane SPU - REG
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
10h 58m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Split to Bariferry 56
2. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
19h 14m
€209–303
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Split to Bariferry 56
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
19h 41m

Split Airport (SPU) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) flights

14Weekly Planes

9h 6mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Split to Messina.

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Distance: 872.6 km
Duration: 17h 45m

What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Split to Messina. However, you can take the ferry to Bari, walk to Stazione Marittima, take the line 50 bus to Bari Centrale, walk to Bari Centrale, take the train to Amantea, take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Tivat, Autobuska stanica, Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave, and Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave in around 32h 12m.

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