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Trieste to Messina: fly + ferry

Messina has no airport. Fly from Trieste to Reggio Calabria (REG), connecting in Rome, then it's 16 km to Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal (Calabria) and a 20m ferry (Caronte & Tourist and Bluferries (FS Italiane)) — about 4h 24m door to door.

No airport · flight + ferry From 4h 24m
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How to get from Trieste to Messina

Messina has no airport: fly to the nearest one, then take the ferry.

1Via Reggio Calabria (REG) ~4h 24m door to door
  1. Fly Trieste → Reggio Calabria1 stop via Rome · 2h 50m
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  2. Transfer to Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal (Calabria)16 km · about 0h 44m by taxi or transfer
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    Ferry Villa San Giovanni → Messina20m · Caronte & Tourist, Bluferries (FS Italiane)Every 15 – 20 minutes, 24/7/365
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Flight times are from schedules flown recently; ferry times and operators from our ferry dataset. Check the timetable for your date; ferries can be seasonal and weather-dependent.

Good to know

Distance
842 km523 miles
Journey time
4h 24mflight + transfer + ferry
Time difference
NoneMessina vs Trieste
Currency in Messina
EUR
Airports
TRS → REG + ferry

Flights from Trieste to Messina: questions answered

How do you get from Trieste to Messina?
Messina has no airport. Fly from Trieste to Reggio Calabria (REG), connecting in Rome, then it's 16 km to Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal (Calabria) and a 20m ferry (Caronte & Tourist and Bluferries (FS Italiane)) — about 4h 24m door to door.
Is there an airport on Messina?
No. The nearest airport is Reggio Calabria (REG), then you take the ferry.
How long is the ferry to Messina?
Villa San Giovanni to Messina takes 20m, every 15 – 20 minutes, 24/7/365. Operators: Caronte & Tourist and Bluferries (FS Italiane).
How far is Reggio Calabria airport from the ferry?
About 16 km to Villa San Giovanni Ferry Terminal (Calabria), roughly 0h 44m by taxi or transfer.

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