Russia to Italy · 2 borders · Where else can you go from Saint Petersburg?
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Scroll for the full route →Saint Petersburg → Istanbul · about 3h 10m in the air · ~€90–300
Istanbul → Catania · about 1h 50m in the air · ~€70–250
Catania → Messina · about 1h 45m · ~€5–15
Saint Petersburg (Russia) and Messina (Italy) are 2,632 km (1,635 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by flight and train, via Istanbul and Catania: about 11h 15m door to door with 2 changes, for ~€165–565 per person. The fastest route, by flight and train via Belgrade and Catania, takes about 9h 50m (~€145–505). The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.
About 11h 15m door to door by flight and train, via Istanbul and Catania, including time for changes and airports. The fastest route takes about 9h 50m.
~€165–565 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Not in our data: every route we know includes a flight.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.