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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Rotterdam is to bus and train which costs €110 - €160 and takes 37h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Rotterdam is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 56m and costs €85 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Messina Main Train Station and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal via Torino Porta Nuova and Chambery Challes Les Eaux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 39m.

How far is it from Messina to Rotterdam?

The distance between Messina and Rotterdam is 1989 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Rotterdam without a car is to ferry and train which takes 21h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Messina to Rotterdam, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Rotterdam bus from?

Messina to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Rotterdam train from?

Messina to Rotterdam train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Train or bus from Messina to Rotterdam?

The best way to get from Messina to Rotterdam is to bus which takes 35h 5m and costs €85 - €290. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €300 - €600 and takes 29h 39m.

Where does the Messina to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Messina to Rotterdam bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Messina to Rotterdam train arrive?

Messina to Rotterdam train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Nuova station.

How do I get a train ticket from Messina to Rotterdam?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Messina to Rotterdam?

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Where can I stay near Rotterdam?

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Messina to Rotterdam - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Messina to Rotterdam by bus, plane, train, ferry, car, car ferry, or train (Trenitalia, TGV, Eurostar)

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 Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
best
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane CTA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
6h 56m
€87–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rotterdam Central Stationbus N846
35h 5m
€85–282
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Paris Nord to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
21h 48m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Messina to Port of Palermocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
3. Drive from Port of Genoa to Rotterdamcar
35h
€289–479
Bus, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane CTA - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
8h 7m
€108–382
Bus, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)plane CTA - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
7h 59m
€92–347
Bus, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane CTA - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
9h 9m
€118–319
Train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Torino Porta Nuovatrain
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rotterdam Centraaltrain
29h 39m
€307–573
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivalsbus
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain
3. Take the bus from Lugano to Rotterdambus
37h 27m
€112–155

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) flights

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4h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,988.7 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Rotterdam Central Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 35h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Messina Centrale to Rotterdam Centraal via Torino Porta Nuova and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 29h 39m.

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