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How to get fromZakynthos to Messinaby plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Zakynthos to Messina by plane, train, busferry, bus, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane ZTH - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    9h 50m
    €101–383

  2. Bus and ferry, bus via Vlorë

    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Patra to Vlorëbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    27h 37m

  3. Bus and ferry, car ferry, train, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Patras to Port of Baricarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train train Ic
    4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    29h 30m

  4. Fly to Naples Airport, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane ZTH - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa San Giovannitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    10h 10m

  5. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the bus from Patras to Fierbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Fier to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry bus ferry
    31h 3m

Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€42Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Zakynthos, Greece and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Zakynthos to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Zakinthos Airport, walk to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) 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 a vehicle from Zakynthos to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Patras, Patra, Vlorë, and Vlorë in around 27h 37m.

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