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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €140 - €180 and takes 26h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Heidelberg is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 11m and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Milano Centrale and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 36m.

How far is it from Messina to Heidelberg?

The distance between Messina and Heidelberg is 1682 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Heidelberg without a car is to ferry and train which takes 18h 12m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Messina to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Heidelberg train from?

Messina to Heidelberg train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Where does the Messina to Heidelberg train arrive?

Messina to Heidelberg train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1192+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Frankfurt, train
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane CTA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 11m
€101–331
Bus, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane CTA - STR
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 30m
€97–300
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Mannheim Hbftrain Ec
18h 12m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Sibaribus 582 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sibari to Ludwigshafenbus
26h 23m
€141–175
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
25h 36m
€204–321
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Messina to Sibaribus 582 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sibari to Karlsruhe central train stationbus
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
31h 45m
€146–238
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Messina to Port of Salernocarferry
2. Drive from Port of Salerno to Heidelbergcar
22h
€239–464

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Frankfurt (FRA) flights

32Weekly Planes

4h 21mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Heidelberg.

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Distance: 1,682.3 km
Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a bus from Messina to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Sibari, Ludwigshafen, Ludwigshafen, Hauptbahnhof, Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, and Mannheim central bus station in around 26h 23m.

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