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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Messina is to bus and fly and train which costs €80 - €260 and takes 11h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Santander to Messina is to fly and train which takes 10h 2m and costs €70 - €260.

How far is it from Santander to Messina?

The distance between Santander and Messina is 1800 km.

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

The best way to get from Santander to Messina without a car is to bus and train and car ferry which takes 35h 55m and costs €140 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 10h 2m to get from Santander to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Santander to Messina bus from?

Santander to Messina bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Santander E.A. station.

Where does the Santander to Messina bus arrive?

Santander to Messina bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián station.

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

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

Q: Is there a direct bus between Santander and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Messina station. However, there are services departing from Santander E.A. and arriving at Messina Main Train Station via San Sebastian Central Bus Station, Fermata 3198 - ADRIANO OVEST, Fermata 467 - SICCARDI and Turin Stura Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 21m.

There are 7 ways to get from Santander to Messina by plane, train, bus, car ferry, 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.

Fly Santander Airport to Palermo Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)SDR - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Aeroporto to Messina Centrale
10h 2m
€74–258
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padova
2. Take the train from Padova to Villa S.GiovanniFr
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
35h 55m
€149–323
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid ChamartínAlv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Perpignan
3. Take the bus from Perpignan to Padua
4. Take the train from Padova to Villa S.GiovanniFr
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
36h 12m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Santander to Port of Salerno
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Messina
27h 58m
€341–612
Bus to Bilbao Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Bilbao Intermodal
2. Fly from Bilbao Airport (BIO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)BIO - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
11h 24m
€82–256
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padova
2. Take the bus from Padua Bus Station to Villa San Giovanni Central Bus Station
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
42h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastián
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II
3. Take the bus from Turin Stura Bus Station to Messina Main Train Station
46h 21m
€116–251

Santander Airport (SDR) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

10Weekly Planes

8h 49mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,799.7 km
Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Santander, Spain and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Santander E.A. to Messina Main Train Station via San Sebastian Central Bus Station, Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II, Fermata 3198 - ADRIANO OVEST, Fermata 467 - SICCARDI, and Turin Stura Bus Station in around 46h 21m.

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