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How to get fromZadar to Messinaby ferry, train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 10 ways to get from Zadar to Messina by ferry, train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Catamaran, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Anconaferry ferry 51
    2. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain train
    3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Afragolatrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Napoli Afragola to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    18h 41m

  2. Ferry, shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Pulaferry ferry
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Pula railway Stattion to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle bus
    3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane VCE - CTA
    4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    14h 34m
    €100–754

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Split Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Split to Bariferry ferry 56
    3. Take the bus from Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi to Messina Main Train Stationbus bus
    22h 44m
    €208–337

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Zadar bus station to Split, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus 898 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Split to Bariferry ferry 56
    3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    24h 36m

  5. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Zadar to Villa San Giovannicar car
    2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    16h 42m
    €261–378

  6. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Rijeka, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus bus
    3. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Cervignano-Aquil.-Grtrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Cervignano-Aquil.-Gr to Venezia Mestretrain train
    5. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    6. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    19h 37m

  7. Fly from Zadar Airport, train

    1. Fly from Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ZAD - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    15h 55m
    €102–206

  8. Bus to Split Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Trogir, Autobusni Kolodvorbus bus
    2. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane SPU - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    11h 5m
    €107–255

  9. Catamaran to Raffaello Sanzio Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Anconaferry ferry
    2. Fly from Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane AOI - CTA
    3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    13h 17m
    €119–364

  10. Catamaran, train to Abruzzo Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Zadar to Port of Anconaferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Ancona to Pescara Centraletrain train
    3. Fly from Abruzzo Airport (PSR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane PSR - CTA
    4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    14h 52m
    €139–348

Zadar Airport (ZAD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration15h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,084.9 km
  • Duration: 18h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Zadar to Messina. However, you can take the ferry to Port of Ancona, walk to P.Zza Kennedy - Porto, take the bus to Stazione F.S., walk to Ancona, take the train to Roma Termini, take the train to Napoli Afragola, take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zadar, Autobusni Kolodvor to Messina Main Train Station via Split Bus Station, Split, Bari, Stazione Marittima, Italia-De Rossi, and Bari FS Park - Via Capruzzi in around 22h 44m.

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