The average bus between Netherlands and Messina takes 42h 1m and the fastest bus takes 40h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Netherlands to Messina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Netherlands and Messina. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Netherlands is at 2:07 PM which arrives into Messina at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk and take an average of 42h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Netherlands to Messina? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Netherlands to Messina. However, there are services departing from Netherlands station and arriving at Messina station via Milan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 1m.
Netherlands to Messina bus services, operated by GVB, depart from Amsterdam Sloterdijk station.
Netherlands to Messina bus services, operated by GVB, arrive at Messina station.
The distance between Netherlands and Messina is 1,741 km. The road distance is 2,384 km.
You can take a bus from Amsterdam, Buiten Brouwersstraat to Messina via Amsterdam, Station Sloterdijk, Amsterdam Sloterdijk, and Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 35h 39m.