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

The cheapest way to get from Split to Messina is to bus which costs €90 - €230 and takes 28h 40m.

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 9h 12m and costs €95 - €320.

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 via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 40m.

How far is it from Split to Messina?

The distance between Split and Messina is 807 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 shuttle and car ferry and bus which takes 25h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 12m 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 FlixBus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.

Where does the Split to Messina bus arrive?

Split to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

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

Book your Split to Messina bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 337+ hotels available in Messina.

Split to Messina - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, car, car ferry, and ferry

There are 7 ways to get from Split to Messina by plane, train, car, car ferry, ferry, shuttle, or bus

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 Split Airport (SPU) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SPU - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 12m
€98–312
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Bologna Centralebus N535
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Messinabus N597
28h 40m
€94–221
Drive, car ferry, ferry
1. Drive from Split to Dubrovnikcar
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Baricarferry 54
3. Drive from Port of Bari to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
17h 13m
€163–253
Shuttle, car ferry, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Split to Dubrovnikshuttle
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Baricarferry 54
3. Take the bus from Bari to Messinabus
25h 54m
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 Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
11h 49m
€108–264
Ferry, car ferry, train via Santa Eufemia Lamezia
1. Take the ferry from Port of Split to Dubrovnikferry 842 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Baricarferry 54
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale 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 10m
Ferry, car ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Split to Dubrovnikferry 842 / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Baricarferry 54
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
4. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
24h 43m
€177–367

Split Airport (SPU) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

11Weekly Planes

5h 47mAverage Duration

€74Cheapest Price

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Distance: 807.5 km
Duration: 9h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Messina via Bologna Centrale in around 28h 40m.

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