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 €110 - €210 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 ferry which takes 10h 34m and costs €110 - €270.

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 865 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 bus which takes 28h 40m and costs €110 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 17h 10m 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 1072+ hotels available in Messina.

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

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

Drive, car ferry, ferry
best
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 10m
€159–249
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
10h 51m
€98–323
Bus
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Bologna Centralebus N535
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Messinabus N597
28h 40m
€116–208
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 11m
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 23m
€166–358
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvorbus
2. Take the bus from Dubrovnik, Autobusni kolodvor to Durrësbus
3. Take the busferry from Durrës to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
36h 11m
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
10h 34m
€113–264

Split to Messina by bus

5Weekly Buses

28h 40mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 865.1 km
Duration: 17h 10m

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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