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Rijeka to Messina

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Rijeka, Croatia → Messina, Italy

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Ten ways to Travel from Rijeka to Messina

Composite routes from Rijeka to Messina

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$43.48–$402.17
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$358.70
Plane from Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$31.52–$380.43
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$19.57–$402.17
Plane from Valerio Catullo Villafranca International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$456.52
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$19.57–$358.70

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$21.74–$315.22
Plane from Valerio Catullo Villafranca International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$28.26–$326.09
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$20.65–$326.09

Volotea

Website:
volotea.com
Plane from Valerio Catullo Villafranca International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.17–$326.09

Alitalia

Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
3h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$282.61
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$315.22
Plane from Trieste – Ronchi Dei Legionari Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$195.65
Plane from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Palermo
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$52.17–$217.39
Plane from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$65.22–$326.09

Neos

Website:
neosair.it/
Plane from Valerio Catullo Villafranca International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$51.09–$228.26

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Rijeka bus station to Trieste
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.70–$13.04
Bus from Rijeka bus station to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$46.74
Bus from Bologna Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
14h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$119.57

GoOpti

Phone:
+386 1 320 4530
Website:
goopti.com/en/
Bus from Rijeka, Željeznički Kolodvor to Trieste,
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.35–$119.57
Bus from Rijeka to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
6h 37m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$48.91–$597.83
Bus from Rijeka to Venezia,
Ave. Duration:
4h 16m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$39.13–$336.96

Autoservizi Salemi Srl

Phone:
(+39) 0923 98.11.20
Website:
autoservizisalemi.it/en/
Bus from Bologna Pzza xx Settembre to Messina
Ave. Duration:
14h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22

SAIS Autolinee

Phone:
800 21 10 20
Website:
saisautolinee.it/
Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.78

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Venezia Mestre to Verona
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$16.30

Trenitalia

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.78–$29.35
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$13.04–$43.48
Train from Venezia Mestre to Verona
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$21.74
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.61–$30.43
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly

Trenitalia Frecce

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
Train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$59.78
Train from Venezia Mestre to Villa
Ave. Duration:
8h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$195.65
Train from Venezia Mestre to Verona
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$19.57
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.78–$26.09
Train from Venezia S. Lucia to Villa
Ave. Duration:
8h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$81.52–$228.26

ItaloTreno

Phone:
+39 06 8937 1892
Website:
italotreno.it/it
Train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
1h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$35.87–$45.65
Train from Venezia Mestre to Verona
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.87–$15.22
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$15.22–$20.65

Trenitalia Intercity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Trieste Centrale to Venezia
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.87–$15.22
Train from Palermo Centrale to Messina
Ave. Duration:
2h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$21.74
Train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna
Ave. Duration:
1h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.70–$11.96

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Venezia Mestre to Verona
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$29.35

Other operators

Blu Jet

Phone:
342 32 55 869
Website:
blujetlines.it/index.php
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.64–$2.65

Caronte & Tourist

Phone:
+39.090.57.37
Website:
carontetourist.it/en
Other from Villa San Giovanni to Messina
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.61–$42.39

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Rijeka to Messina is to bus which costs $108.70 - $173.91 and takes 22h 35m.

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 which takes 7h 33m and costs $81.52 - $380.43 .

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 bus station and arriving at Messina via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 35m.

How far is it from Rijeka to Messina?

The distance between Rijeka and Messina is 1149 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 13h 55m and costs $108.70 - $380.43 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 33m 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 FlixBus, depart from Rijeka bus station.

Where does the Rijeka to Messina bus arrive?

Rijeka to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bologna Centrale station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 843+ hotels available in Messina. Prices start at $21.21 per night.
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