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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Messina is to train and fly which costs €110 - €340 and takes 10h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Messina is to train and fly which takes 9h 57m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Messina. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 24m.

How far is it from Groningen to Messina?

The distance between Groningen and Messina is 2149 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 25h 29m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Groningen to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Messina bus from?

Groningen to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where does the Groningen to Messina bus arrive?

Groningen to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

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

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Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1169+ hotels available in Messina.

Groningen to Messina - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Groningen to Messina by train, plane, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane AMS - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 57m
€124–348
Train, train to Eindhoven Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Groningen to Utrecht Centraaltrain
2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Eindhoven Centraaltrain
3. Fly from Eindhoven Airport (EIN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane EIN - CTA
4. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 53m
€115–338
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
5. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
25h 29m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus 027
2. Take the bus from Dortmund Hbf to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus Catania– Dortmund
38h 24m
€282–402
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Groningen to Villa S. Giovannicar
2. Take the carferry from Villa S. Giovanni to Tresmestiericarferry
22h 8m
€450–658
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane AMS - PMO
3. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
11h 32m
€141–409
Train, train to Hamburg Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Leer(Ostfriesl)train
2. Take the train from Leer(Ostfriesl) to Bremen Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
4. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane HAM - CTA
5. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
12h 17m
€129–512
Train, train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Duesseldorf Hbftrain
4. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane DUS - CTA
5. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
11h 46m
€118–445
Train, train to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Take the train from Groningen to Zwolletrain
2. Take the train from Zwolle to Hengelotrain
3. Take the train from Hengelo to Ibbenbuerentrain
4. Fly from Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FMO - CTA
5. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
14h 5m
€193–458
Train to Rotterdam The Hague Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Groningen to Den Haag Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane RTM - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
11h
€272–733

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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3h 56mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Groningen to Messina.

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Distance: 2,149.3 km
Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Groningen, Netherlands and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Groningen central station to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Dortmund central bus station and Dortmund Hbf in around 38h 24m.

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