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Seven ways to Travel from Izmir to Messina

Composite routes from Izmir to Messina

Cheapest
31 h 48 min
Car
1832 km.
from $100
Other
31 h 48 min
Rideshare
1832 km.
from $23.90
9 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
1010 km.
from $161.30
12 h 37 min
Bus, Plane
1010 km.
from $199.89
34 h 57 min
Bus, Train
1010 km.
from $5.43
29 h 15 min
Ferry
1008 km.
from $691.65
14 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
1010 km.
from $329.08

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$89.17–$343.94

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Milas–Bodrum Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$407.64–$764.32

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$343.94

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
4h 55m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$95.54–$356.68

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
6h 12m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$560.50
Plane from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
5h 57m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$547.76
Plane from Milas–Bodrum Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
10h 23m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$573.24

Edelweiss Air

Website:
flyedelweiss.com/
Plane from Milas–Bodrum Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
12h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$700.62

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Brindisi to Messina
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$45.86–$63.69

Pistoia viaggi

Phone:
+393293958604
Email:
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Vlorë to Taranto
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Vlorë to Messina
Ave. Duration:
16h 58m
Frequency:
Once a week
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Brindisi
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week

Kamil Koc

Phone:
444 0 562
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Izmir bus station to Milas
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$15.29

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from İzmir to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$82.80–$114.65
Bus from Thessaloníki to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
9h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.68–$89.17

Arda Tur

Phone:
0700 20 544
Website:
ardatur.bg
Bus from Kesan Bus Station to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$34.39

SAIS Autolinee

Phone:
800 21 10 20
Email:
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

Balikesir Uludağ

Phone:
0850 202 22 22
Email:
Website:
balikesiruludag.com.tr/
Bus from Izmir to Keşan
Ave. Duration:
7h 29m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$34.79

Kale Seyahat

Phone:
0850 811 5959
Email:
Website:
kaleseyahat.com.tr/
Bus from Izmir to Keşan
Ave. Duration:
7h 6m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$47.44
Bus from İzmir to Çeşme
Ave. Duration:
1h 37m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Truva

Phone:
0 286 212 22 22
Email:
Website:
truvaturizm.com/
Bus from Izmir to Keşan
Ave. Duration:
7h 21m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$45.86

Metro Turizm

Phone:
0850 222 34 55
Email:
Website:
metroturizm.com.tr/en
Bus from İzmir to Çeşme
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$14.01

Varan

Phone:
0850 577 99 99
Email:
Website:
varan.com.tr/
Bus from İzmir to Çeşme
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$155.36

Liko & Kosta Tours

Phone:
+355 69 661 4303
Email:
Website:
likokostatours.weebly.com/
Bus from Ioannina to Vlore
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Kateríni to Vlore
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Twice a week

KTEL Ioanninon

Phone:
+30 26510 25014
Email:
Website:
ktelioannina.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.57–$39.49

Alvavel

Phone:
+355 67 604 2191
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064871316936
Bus from Thessaloníki to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Once daily

KTEL Pierias S.A.

Phone:
23510 46720
Email:
Website:
ktelpierias.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kateríni
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.46

Train operators

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
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 Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Taranto to Villa
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$28.02–$38.22
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$25.48

Other operators

Grimaldi Lines

Phone:
+39.081.496.444
Email:
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

Blue Star Ferries

Phone:
+302108919800
Email:
Website:
bluestarferries.com/en-gb/
Other from Chios to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
13h 35m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$63.69–$152.86

Turkish Sealines

Phone:
+90 252 316 22 22
Email:
Website:
turkishsealines.com.tr/
Other from Port of Cesme to Chios
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.72–$161.58

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from İzmir to Messina is to fly and bus which costs $108.70 - $260.87 and takes 9h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from İzmir to Messina is to fly and bus which takes 9h 1m and costs $108.70 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between İzmir and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from İzmir to Messina. However, there are services departing from İzmir and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, Kateríni and Vlorë. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 50m.

How far is it from İzmir to Messina?

The distance between İzmir and Messina is 1177 km.

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

The best way to get from İzmir to Messina without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 34h 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from İzmir to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the İzmir to Messina bus from?

İzmir to Messina bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from İzmir station.

Where does the İzmir to Messina bus arrive?

İzmir to Messina bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Thessaloniki station.

What is the time difference between İzmir and Messina?

Messina is 2h behind İzmir. It is currently 17:55 in İzmir and 15:55 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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