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

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There are 6 ways to get from Zakynthos to Messina by plane, train, busferry, ferry, or bus

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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)planeZTH - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
    8h 56m
    €104–269

  2. Bus and ferry, ferry, train

    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry
    2. Take the ferry from Patras to Bari M.maferryAsf
    3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.trainIc
    4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.GiovannitrainIc
    5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaferryV1 / ...
    28h 21m

  3. Bus and ferry, bus

    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry
    2. Take the bus from Patras to Agriniobus
    3. Take the bus from Agrínio to Vlorëbus
    4. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
    28h 48m

  4. Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)planeZTH - REG
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
    10h 56m

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

    1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)planeZTH - SUF
    2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
    9h 20m

  6. Bus and ferry, bus via Sarandë

    1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patrasbusferry
    2. Take the bus from Patra to Sarandëbus
    3. Take the bus from Sarandë to Vlore , stationbus
    4. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
    31h 16m

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest 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 Marittima via Patras, Patras, Bari M.ma, Stazione Marittima, Bari Centrale, Bari Centrale, Lamezia Terme C., Villa S.Giovanni, and Villa S.Giovanni in around 28h 21m.

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