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 €100 - €210 and takes 10h 1m.

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 8h 3m and costs €95 - €310.

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 35m.

How far is it from Santander to Messina?

The distance between Santander and Messina is 1824 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 which takes 37h 35m and costs €150 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m 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 1170+ hotels available in Messina.

Santander to Messina - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Santander to Messina by plane, train, bus, car 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
8h 3m
€100–309
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 35m
€156–321
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Santander E.A. to Irunbus
2. Take the train from Hendaye to Lourdestrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lourdes to Villa S.Giovannitrain
4. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
42h 26m
€309–568
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Santander to Port of Salernocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Salerno to Messinacarferry
28h 10m
€352–526
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 1m
€101–201

Santander to Messina by bus

7Weekly Buses

37h 35mAverage Duration

€156Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,824.2 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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 35m.

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