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 €100 - €150 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 59m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Rotterdam?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Rotterdam station. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Rotterdam Central Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 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 28h 7m.

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 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 59m 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 FlixBus, depart from Messina station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Rotterdam train from?

Messina to Rotterdam train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., 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 34h 5m and costs €80 - €270. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €290 - €750 and takes 28h 7m.

Where does the Messina to Rotterdam bus arrive?

Messina to Rotterdam bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Messina to Rotterdam train arrive?

Messina to Rotterdam train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., 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?

Book your Messina to Rotterdam bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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 (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 Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)CTA - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Rotterdam Centraal
6h 59m
€107–298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoN597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Rotterdam Central StationN846
34h 5m
€80–262
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Torino Porta SusaFr
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv RoissyTgv
4. Take the train from Airport Charles de Gaulle to Rotterdam Centraal
21h 26m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Messina to Port of Palermo
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoa
3. Drive from Port of Genoa to Rotterdam
34h 56m
€300–446
Bus, fly to Eindhoven Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Eindhoven Airport (EIN)CTA - EIN
3. Take the train from Eindhoven to Breda
4. Take the train from Breda to Rotterdam Centraal
8h 12m
€107–281
Bus, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)CTA - BRU
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Rotterdam Centraal
8h 18m
€153–346
Bus, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminal
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)CTA - CRL
3. Take the train from Luttre to Bruxelles-Midi
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Rotterdam Centraal
9h 34m
€131–332
Train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Torino Porta Nuova
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Chambery Challes Les EauxTgv
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Rotterdam Centraal
28h 7m
€294–728
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Milan Malpensa Terminal 2 Arrivals
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Lugano
3. Take the bus from Lugano to Rotterdam
37h 27m
€106–146

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

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4h 50mAverage Duration

€75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,988.8 km
Duration: 6h 59m

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

You can take a bus from Messina to Rotterdam Central Station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 34h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Messina Centrale to Rotterdam Centraal via Torino Porta Nuova and Chambery Challes Les Eaux in around 28h 7m.

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