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How to get fromSydney to Messinaby plane, train, ferry, busferry, shuttle or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Sydney to Messina by plane, train, ferry, busferry, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)planeSYD - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
    28h 57m
    €498–1,236

  2. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)planeSYD - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
    31h 57m
    €425–1,319

  3. Fly to Lamezia Terme International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)planeSYD - SUF
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
    30h 42m

  4. Fly to Palermo Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Palermo Airport (PMO)planeSYD - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
    34h 34m
    €507–1,145

  5. Fly to Naples Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Naples Airport (NAP)planeSYD - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa San Giovannitrain
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
    32h 8m

  6. Fly to Malta International Airport, bus and ferry, shuttle, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Malta International Airport (MLA)planeSYD - MLA
    2. Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Pozzallo Port to Catania Portshuttle
    4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
    36h 19m
    €631–1,246

  7. Fly to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)planeSYD - CIY
    2. Take the bus from Coffa Strada Statale 514 to Catania Central Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
    33h 11m
    €477–1,450

  8. Fly to Fiumicino International Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)planeSYD - FCO
    2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain
    3. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
    33h 14m

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration23h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€500Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Messina. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania Via Archimede, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio di Calabria - Airport, take the bus to Reggio di Calabria - Porto, walk to Reggio Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima.

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