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 €80 - €230 and takes 9h 18m.

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 18m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Split and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Split to Messina station. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor 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 805 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 9h 18m 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 1161+ hotels available in Messina.

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

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

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
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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 18m
€80–230
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Split to Dubrovnikcar
2. Take the ferry from Dubrovnik to Bariferry 54
3. Drive from Bari to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
17h 13m
€164–260
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
Bus
1. Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Bologna Centralebus N535
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
29h 55m
€94–219
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 di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
11h 7m
€113–289
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Split to Bariferry 56
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
17h 44m
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 11m
€166–254
Ferry, train, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Split to Bariferry 56
2. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
19h 49m
€198–379

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

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5h 30mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Split to Messina.

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Distance: 805.1 km
Duration: 9h 18m

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

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

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