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How to get fromToronto to Messinaby plane, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Toronto to Messina by plane, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane YTZ - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    16h 21m
    €460–875

  2. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Palermo Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane YYZ - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    18h 4m
    €308–590

  3. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane plane YYZ - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Reggio di Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    15h 26m
    €339–1,135

  4. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane YYZ - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    16h 9m
    €309–586

Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration14h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,657 km
  • Duration: 16h 21m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Toronto to Messina. However, you can fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take the train to UP Express Pearson Airport, walk to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) airport, fly to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG), walk to Reggio Calabria Airport, take the line 28 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, walk to Reggio di Calabria, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima.

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