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

The cheapest way to get from Santander to Messina is to fly and train which costs €60 - €250 and takes 14h 54m.

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 36m and costs €70 - €280.

How far is it from Santander to Messina?

The distance between Santander and Messina is 1827 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 36h 23m and costs €180 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 14h 54m 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 18m.

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 to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SDR - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
14h 54m
€61–250
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padovabus
2. Take the train from Padova to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
36h 23m
€184–373
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Santander to Madrid Chamartíntrain Alv / ...
2. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Perpignantrain
3. Take the bus from Perpignan to Paduabus
4. Take the train from Padova to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
36h 40m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Santander to Port of Salernocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Messinacarferry
27h 58m
€341–613
Fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane SDR - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 36m
€71–273
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Santander to Padovabus
2. Take the bus from Padua Bus Station to Villa San Giovanni Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
42h 37m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Estación de Autobuses Donostia-San Sebastiánbus
2. Take the bus from San Sebastian Central Bus Station to Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele IIbus
3. Take the bus from Turin Stura Bus Station to Messina Main Train Stationbus
46h 18m
€116–228

Santander Airport (SDR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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15h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,826.6 km
Duration: 14h 54m

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 18m.

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