What is the cheapest way to get from Villach to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Villach to Messina is to bus which costs €55 - €200 and takes 22h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Villach to Messina is to train and fly which takes 8h 15m and costs €65 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Villach and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Villach to Messina station. However, there are services departing from Villach Hbf and arriving at Messina Main Train Station via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.

How far is it from Villach to Messina?

The distance between Villach and Messina is 1195 km.

How do I travel from Villach to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Villach to Messina without a car is to night train and train and car ferry which takes 14h 59m and costs €140 - €650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Villach to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Villach to Messina bus from?

Villach to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Villach Hbf station.

Where does the Villach to Messina bus arrive?

Villach to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Villach to Messina?

Book your Villach to Messina bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1011+ hotels available in Messina.

Villach to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and night train

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Trieste Airporttrain
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TRS - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 15m
€68–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Villach Hbf to Bologna Centralebus 466 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
22h 30m
€56–192
Night train, train, car ferry
1. Take the night train from Villach Hbf to Venezia S. Lucianighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
14h 59m
€146–620
Night train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the night train from Villach Hbf to Treviso Centralenighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Treviso to Padovabus 101
3. Take the bus from Padua Bus Station to Villa San Giovanni Central Bus Stationbus
4. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
21h 19m
€85–376
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Villach to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
13h 44m
€229–331
Train to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane VCE - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 27m
€86–208
Train to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Trieste Airporttrain
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane TRS - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 7m
€77–257
Train, train to Verona Villafranca Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Villach Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Fly from Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane VRN - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 40m
€87–349

Villach to Messina by night train, train, and car ferry

7Weekly Services

14h 59mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,194.9 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Villach, Austria and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Villach Hbf to Messina Main Train Station via Bologna Centrale in around 22h 30m.

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