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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Edinburgh to Messina

Composite routes from Edinburgh to Messina

Cheapest
32 h 4 min
Car
3099 km.
from $170
Other
8 h 51 min
Bus, Plane
2415 km.
from $130.92
11 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
2415 km.
from $138.17
26 h 25 min
Train, Ferry
2415 km.
from $899.35
2 d 2 h 3 min
2412 km.
from $463.65
11 h 24 min
Train, Plane
2415 km.
from $212.57
10 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
2415 km.
from $136.90
14 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
2415 km.
from $166.87
35 h 31 min
2412 km.
from $944.39

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$75.95–$430.36
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Lamezia
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Monday and Tuesday
Estimated price:
$55.69–$240.50
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$63.29–$632.89
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Naples
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$69.62–$240.50

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Lamezia
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$379.73
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$316.44

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$113.92–$531.63
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Lamezia
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$379.73
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Naples
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$379.73

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
10h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$177.21–$696.18

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Lamezia
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.28–$379.73
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$316.44

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$278.47
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Naples
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$94.93–$278.47

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Glasgow Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
6h 55m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$120.25–$316.44

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$54.43–$75.95
Bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt
Ave. Duration:
14h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.62–$107.59
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$46.83–$69.62

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.50–$58.23
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Napoli,
Ave. Duration:
23h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$21.52–$35.44

Itabus

Phone:
+39 06 88 93 82 32
Website:
itabus.it/en/home
Bus from Napoli, Autostazione Metropark to Messina
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$21.52–$31.64

Megabus UK

Email:
Website:
uk.megabus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.71–$51.90

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Email:
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$151.89

Busitalia Simet S.p.A.

Phone:
+39 098 3520 315
Email:
Website:
simetbus.it/portale/
Bus from Frankfurt to Policoro
Ave. Duration:
19h 28m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$139.24–$177.21

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

Phone:
+39 0912742800
Email:
Website:
saistrasporti.it/
Bus from Policoro to Messina
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$27.85–$37.97

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$126.58–$227.84

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$120.25–$240.50

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Messina
Ave. Duration:
1h 34m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.23–$22.78
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Torino
Ave. Duration:
5h 51m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$44.30–$164.55
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.23–$24.05
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 56m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.19–$49.37
Train from Torino Porta Nuova to Messina
Ave. Duration:
18h 40m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$82.28–$303.79
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$107.59–$303.79
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.92–$56.96
Train from Napoli Centrale to Villa
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.24–$126.58

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa
Ave. Duration:
10h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$177.21–$240.50
Train from Napoli Centrale to Villa
Ave. Duration:
4h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.95–$101.26

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.13–$13.92
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.72–$24.05
Train from Napoli Centrale to Villa
Ave. Duration:
6h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$32.91–$45.57

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Email:
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$215.18–$316.44

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Email:
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Email:
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$41.77

Other operators

Blu Jet

Phone:
342 32 55 869
Website:
blujetlines.it/index.php
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.00–$3.01

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Messina is to fly and train which costs $70.65 - $239.13 and takes 8h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Messina is to fly and train which takes 8h 51m and costs $70.65 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Messina. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via London Victoria, Frankfurt and Policoro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Messina?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Messina. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Messina Centrale via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Torino Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 31m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Messina?

The distance between Edinburgh and Messina is 2582 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 26h 25m and costs $423.91 - $978.26 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Edinburgh to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Messina bus from?

Edinburgh to Messina bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Messina train from?

Edinburgh to Messina train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Messina?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Messina is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $250 - $413.04 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $478.26 - $978.26 and takes 35h 31m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Messina bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Messina bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Messina?

Messina is 1h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 06:04 in Edinburgh and 07:04 in Messina.

Where does the Edinburgh to Messina train arrive?

Edinburgh to Messina train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

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

Book your Edinburgh to Messina bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 857+ hotels available in Messina. Prices start at $20.63 per night.
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