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 €65 - €150 and takes 29h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Split to Messina is to fly and bus which takes 8h 30m and costs €90 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Split and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Split station to Messina station. However, there are services departing from Split Bus Station and arriving at Messina Main Train Station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 55m.

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 train and ferry which takes 28h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 30m 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 Bus 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 1031+ hotels available in Messina.

Split to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Split to Messina by plane, bus, car, car ferry, ferry, or train

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, bus
best
1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SPU - CTA
2. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus
8h 30m
€94–317
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Bologna Centralebus N535
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
29h 55m
€69–143
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 10m
€173–233
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Split to Zagreb Glavni Kol.train Ic
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Villach Hbftrain 318 / ...
3. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
4. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
28h 57m
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 39m
€123–304
Ferry, car ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Split to Dubrovnikferry
2. Take the car ferry from Dubrovnik to Port of Baricarferry 54
3. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Messina Main Train Stationbus
22h 44m
€156–211
Car ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Split to Port of Anconacarferry 53
2. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain Fr / ...
4. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fa / ...
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
23h 39m
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
€147–236

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

8Weekly Planes

5h 25mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Split to Messina.

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Distance: 806.7 km
Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Split Bus Station to Messina Main Train Station via Bologna Centrale in around 29h 55m.

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