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

The cheapest way to get from Rijeka to Messina is to bus via Caserta which costs €50 - €75 and takes 21h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rijeka to Messina is to bus and fly and train which takes 8h 18m and costs €90 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Rijeka and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Rijeka station to Messina. However, there are services departing from Rijeka Central Bus Station and arriving at Messina Piazza della Repubblica via Caserta Viale Vittorio Veneto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 30m.

How far is it from Rijeka to Messina?

The distance between Rijeka and Messina is 1145 km.

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

The best way to get from Rijeka to Messina without a car is to bus and train and ferry which takes 14h 51m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Rijeka to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rijeka to Messina bus from?

Rijeka to Messina bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Rijeka Central Bus Station.

Where does the Rijeka to Messina bus arrive?

Rijeka to Messina bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Caserta Terminal Bus station.

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

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

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

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

Bus to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TRS - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
8h 18m
€93–300
Bus via Caserta
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rijeka Central Bus Station to Caserta Terminal Busbus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Caserta Viale Vittorio Veneto to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Autoservizi Salemi S201
21h 30m
€51–72
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take the train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
14h 51m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Rijeka to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
13h 31m
€220–317
Bus, shuttle to Venice Marco Polo Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trieste Centrale to Venezia, Aeroporto Marco Polo di Veneziashuttle
3. Fly from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane VCE - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 49m
€111–523
Bus to Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste, Autostazionebus
2. Fly from Trieste – Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport (TRS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane TRS - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 10m
€106–340
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rijeka bus station to Napoli P.zza Garibaldibus N544
2. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Messinabus N590 / ...
22h 30m
€89–176

Rijeka to Messina by bus

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21h 30mAverage Duration

€51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,145.3 km
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Rijeka, Croatia and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Rijeka Central Bus Station to Messina Piazza della Repubblica via Caserta Terminal Bus and Caserta Viale Vittorio Veneto in around 21h 30m.

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