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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Rimini is to train and fly which costs €40 - €280 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Rimini is to train and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs €65 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Rimini?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Rimini. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Rimini via Bologna Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Rimini?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Rimini. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Rimini via Roma Termini. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.

How far is it from Messina to Rimini?

The distance between Messina and Rimini is 1098 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Rimini without a car is to ferry and train which takes 9h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Messina to Rimini, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Rimini bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Messina to Rimini train from?

Messina to Rimini train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Train or bus from Messina to Rimini?

The best way to get from Messina to Rimini is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €260 and takes 13h 18m.

Where does the Messina to Rimini bus arrive?

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

Where does the Messina to Rimini train arrive?

Messina to Rimini train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Roma Termini station.

How do I get a train ticket from Messina to Rimini?

Book your Messina to Rimini train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Rimini?

There are 2998+ hotels available in Rimini.

Messina to Rimini - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Messina to Rimini by ferry, train, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bologna Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Riminitrain Fr
9h 48m
Train, fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane CTA - BLQ
3. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Riminitrain
6h 36m
€41–274
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Bologna Centralebus N597
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Riminibus N422 / ...
16h 30m
€88–142
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Riminicar
9h 53m
€142–222
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Roma Terminitrain Ic
2. Take the train from Roma Termini to Riminitrain Fa
13h 18m
€121–253
Bus via Salerno
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Salernobus Catania– Dortmund
2. Take the bus from Salerno Piazza Montpellier to Rimini - Via Annibale Fadabus Villa d'agri
18h 37m
€105–145
Train, fly to Raffaello Sanzio Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Raffaello Sanzio Airport (AOI)plane CTA - AOI
3. Take the train from Falconara Marittima to Riminitrain
7h 5m
€62–270
Train, fly to Florence Peretola Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Florence Peretola Airport (FLR)plane CTA - FLR
3. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Riminitrain
7h 26m
€63–356
Train, fly to Federico Fellini Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Federico Fellini Airport (RMI)plane CTA - RMI
6h 23m
€67–237
Train, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane CTA - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Bologna Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Riminitrain
8h 20m
€66–311
Train, fly to Pisa International Airport
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Pisa International Airport (PSA)plane CTA - PSA
3. Take the train from Pisa Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train
4. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
5. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Riminitrain
8h 43m
€82–387

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) flights

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Distance: 1,098.5 km
Duration: 9h 48m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Rimini, Italy?

You can take a bus from Messina to Rimini via Bologna Centrale in around 16h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Messina Centrale to Rimini via Roma Termini in around 13h 18m.

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