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How to get fromEtna to Messinaby taxi, train, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Etna to Messina by taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Etna to Giarre-Ripostotaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Giarre-Riposto to Messina Centraletrain train Re / ...
    2h 14m
    €58–74

  2. Drive  94.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Etna to Messinacar car 94.1 km
    1h 19m
    €15–22

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Etna to Cataniabus bus
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train Re / ...
    5h 2m

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  • Distance: 93 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Etna to Messina. However, you can take the taxi to Giarre-Riposto then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can drive from Etna to Messina in around 1h 19m.

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