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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Messina is to fly and train which costs €65 - €250 and takes 7h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Messina is to fly and train which takes 7h 13m and costs €65 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Vienna station to Messina. However, there are services departing from Vienna Main train station and arriving at Messina via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 50m.

How far is it from Vienna to Messina?

The distance between Vienna and Messina is 1309 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 17h 50m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Vienna to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Messina bus from?

Vienna to Messina bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Vienna Main train station.

Where does the Vienna to Messina bus arrive?

Vienna to Messina bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Bologna Stazione Autolinee station.

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

Book your Vienna to Messina bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1138+ hotels available in Messina.

Vienna to Messina - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Vienna to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
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1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane VIE - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 13m
€65–244
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
17h 50m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Bologna Stazione Autolineebus RegioJet 31
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Messinabus N597
24h 50m
€141–213
Night train, train, ferry
1. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
20h 25m
Fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane VIE - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 56m
€81–327
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Muenchen Hbftrain 962 / ...
2. Take the bus from München Hackerbrücke to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus Catania– Dortmund
26h 23m
€272–401
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Vienna to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
17h 9m
€314–453

Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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2h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,309.3 km
Duration: 7h 13m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Vienna Main train station to Messina via Bologna Stazione Autolinee and Bologna Centrale in around 24h 50m.

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