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 - €250 and takes 6h 33m.

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 20m and costs €70 - €250.

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.

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 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 54m 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 does the Messina to Rimini bus arrive?

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

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 2508+ 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, or plane

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 54m
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 33m
€40–241
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Bologna Centralebus N597
2. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Riminibus N422 / ...
16h 30m
€98–147
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Riminicar
9h 53m
€152–222
Ferry, train via Rome
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Roma Terminitrain Fr
3. Take the train from Roma Termini to Riminitrain Fa
11h 59m
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 3m
€52–262
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 23m
€58–313
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 20m
€72–244
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
€63–263
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 40m
€80–351

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

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Distance: 1,098.5 km
Duration: 9h 54m

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.

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