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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Messina to Athens

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.09–$457.35

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Naples International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$60.98–$279.49

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.25–$470.06
Plane from Palermo Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$45.74–$419.24
Plane from Naples International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$88.93–$495.47

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$62.25–$470.06
Plane from Palermo Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$45.74–$419.24
Plane from Naples International Airport to Athens
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$88.93–$495.47

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.25–$50.82
Other from Messina Marittima to Villa
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Villa San Giovanni to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.65–$127.04

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Villa San Giovanni to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$76.23–$101.63

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Brindisi
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$31.76–$44.47
Train from Messina Centrale to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$25.41
Train from Villa San Giovanni to Napoli
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$33.03–$45.74

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Paleofarsalos to Athens
Ave. Duration:
2h 49m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.17–$20.33

Other operators

Grimaldi Lines

Phone:
+39.081.496.444
Website:
grimaldi-lines.com/it/
Other from Porto di Brindisi to Port
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.65–$57.17

Blu Jet

Phone:
342 32 55 869
Website:
blujetlines.it/index.php
Other from Messina Marittima to Villa
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.09–$3.10

Bus operators

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
17h 3m
Frequency:
Once a week

SAIS Autolinee

Phone:
800 21 10 20
Website:
saisautolinee.it/
Bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$7.62–$11.43

Liko & Kosta Tours

Phone:
+355 69 661 4303
Website:
likokostatours.weebly.com/
Bus from Vlore , station to Kardítsa
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Vlore , station to Trikala
Ave. Duration:
3h 22m
Frequency:
Twice a week

KTEL Thesprotias

Phone:
+30 2665 0 22309
Website:
ktel-thesprotias.gr/
Bus from Igoumenitsa to Athens,
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$53.36–$69.87

Top Lines

Phone:
+2105203350
Website:
top-lines.gr/en/
Bus from Vlorë to Athens
Ave. Duration:
9h 59m
Frequency:
3 times a day

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

Phone:
+39 0912742800
Website:
saistrasporti.it/
Bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Brindisi
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$40.65–$53.36

KTEL Trikala

Phone:
(+30) 24310 73130
Website:
ktel-trikala.gr/en/homepage_en/
Bus from Trikala to Athens
Ave. Duration:
4h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$29.22–$40.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Athens is to bus and fly which costs $59.78 - $239.13 and takes 5h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Athens is to bus and fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $59.78 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Athens. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Athens - KTEL Liosion street via Vlore , station and Trikala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 40m.

How far is it from Messina to Athens?

The distance between Messina and Athens is 918 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Athens without a car is to ferry and train and Bus via Neo Monastiri which takes 21h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Messina to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Athens bus from?

Messina to Athens bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Messina to Athens bus arrive?

Messina to Athens bus services, operated by Pistoia viaggi, arrive at Vlorë station.

What is the time difference between Messina and Athens?

Athens is 1h ahead of Messina. It is currently 11:57 in Messina and 12:57 in Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 11776+ hotels available in Athens. Prices start at $47.72 per night.
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