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 €120 - €230 and takes 9h 57m.

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 7h 36m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Santander and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Santander to Messina. However, there are services departing from Santander and arriving at Messina via Bordeaux and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 40m.

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 via Padova which takes 36h 23m and costs €220 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m 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 FlixBus, depart from Santander station.

Where does the Santander to Messina bus arrive?

Santander to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bordeaux station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1045+ hotels available in Messina.

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

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
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1. Fly from Santander Airport (SDR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane SDR - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 36m
€111–297
Bus, train, car ferry via Padova
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
€222–423
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 / ...
37h 7m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Santander to Port of Salernocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Messinacarferry
28h 6m
€347–520
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
9h 57m
€120–222
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santander to Bordeauxbus
2. Take the bus from Bordeaux to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Messinabus
37h 40m
€174–310
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nordbus
2. Take the bus from Barcelona - North Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa San Giovannitrain
4. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
39h 32m
€213–452

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

9Weekly Planes

6h 11mAverage Duration

€62Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Santander to Messina.

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Distance: 1,826.6 km
Duration: 7h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Santander to Messina via Bordeaux and Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 37h 40m.

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