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How to Travel from

Athens to Messina

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lamezia
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$458.56
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.22–$458.56
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Reggio
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$292.97

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Vincenzo
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$31.84–$191.07

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.42–$471.30
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$45.86–$420.35

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lamezia
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$585.94
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Reggio
Ave. Duration:
6h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$45.86–$292.97

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.42–$471.30
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$45.86–$420.35

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lamezia
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$280.23
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Vincenzo
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$356.66

Aeroitalia

Website:
aeroitalia.com/en
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Lamezia
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$280.23
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Vincenzo
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.27–$356.66

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$8.92–$24.20
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$21.65
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.29–$50.95
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 Lamezia Terme C. to Villa
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.01–$58.59

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:
$10.19–$14.01
Train from Bari Centrale to Villa
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$34.39–$47.13
Train from Brindisi to Villa
Ave. Duration:
5h 18m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$31.84–$44.58
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.55–$14.01
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Larissa
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$22.93

Other operators

Grimaldi Lines

Phone:
+39.081.496.444
Website:
grimaldi-lines.com/it/
Other from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.76–$57.32

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:
$3.10–$3.11

Caronte & Tourist

Phone:
+39.090.57.37
Website:
carontetourist.it/en
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.06–$49.68

Bus operators

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Durrës to Bari
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Vlorë to Messina
Ave. Duration:
16h 58m
Frequency:
Once a week

Metro Euro Tirane

Phone:
+30694 051 4160
Website:
metroeuro.travel/
Bus from Larisa to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Twice daily

SAIS Autolinee

Phone:
800 21 10 20
Website:
saisautolinee.it/
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.64–$11.46

Liko & Kosta Tours

Phone:
+355 69 661 4303
Website:
likokostatours.weebly.com/
Bus from Ioannina to Vlore
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week

KTEL Thesprotias

Phone:
+30 2665 0 22309
Website:
ktel-thesprotias.gr/
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Igoumenitsa
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.50–$70.06

M&B Travel

Phone:
+355697278670
Website:
facebook.com/mbtravel.durres
Bus from Durrës to Bari
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Tirana to Bari
Ave. Duration:
2h 8m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Etna Trasporti

Phone:
+39 06 164160
Website:
etnatrasporti.it/
Bus from Coffa Strada Statale 514 to Catania
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.01–$8.92

KTEL Ioanninon

Phone:
+30 26510 25014
Website:
ktelioannina.gr/
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.13–$61.14

Alvavel

Phone:
+355 67 604 2191
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064871316936
Bus from Athens to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
11h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily

Osumi Travel

Phone:
+ 21 0524 9268
Bus from Athens to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
9h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily

Ruci Tours

Phone:
+30 210 8215414
Website:
rucitours.com
Bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$43.50

Komatas Tours Euro Interlines

Phone:
+355 68 407 6607
Website:
facebook.com/KomatasToursEuroInterlines
Bus from Athens to Durrës
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Messina is to fly and bus which costs $59.78 - $239.13 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Athens to Messina is to fly and bus which takes 6h 47m and costs $59.78 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Messina. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Ioannina and Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 33m.

How far is it from Athens to Messina?

The distance between Athens and Messina is 827 km.

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

The best way to get from Athens to Messina without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 19h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Athens to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Messina bus from?

Athens to Messina bus services, operated by KTEL Ioanninon, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Where does the Athens to Messina bus arrive?

Athens to Messina bus services, operated by KTEL Ioanninon, arrive at Ioannina station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Messina?

Messina is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 19:39 in Athens and 18:39 in Messina.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 843+ hotels available in Messina. Prices start at $21.21 per night.
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