Driving from Durrës to Messina
Messina lies 482 km (299 mi) south-west of Durrës, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h 21 min without stops, over roughly 588 km (365 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Durrës | Messina | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Albania | Italy |
| Population | 195,920 | 219,948 |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
What changes when you arrive in Messina
Crossing from Albania into Italy: money changes from the Lek to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book car hire from Durrës to Messina
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Staying in Messina
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Common questions
How far is Messina from Durrës?
482 km (299 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Durrës; by road roughly 588 km (365 mi).
How long does it take to get from Durrës to Messina by car?
About 7 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durrës and Messina?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Messina?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.