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How to get fromGioiosa Ionica to Messinaby bus, train, car ferry, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Gioiosa Ionica to Messina by bus, train, car ferry, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, train, car ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Gioiosa Ionica to Gioia Taurobus bus 423
    2. Take the train from Gioia Tauro to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    3. Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry car ferry
    2h 53m
    €7–113

  2. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Siderno to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    2. Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry car ferry
    3h 48m
    €14–125

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Roccella Jonica to Villa San Giovannibus bus 301195
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    4h 16m

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Gioiosa Ionica to Villa San Giovannicar car
    2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    1h 22m
    €17–25

Gioiosa Ionica to Messina by bus, train, and car ferry

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 93.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Gioiosa Ionica, Italy and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Gioiosa Ionica to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Gioia Tauro, walk to Gioia Tauro, take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa San Giovanni, then take the car ferry to Messina Marittima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gioiosa Ionica to Messina Marittima via Siderno, Siderno, Villa S.Giovanni, and Villa San Giovanni in around 3h 48m.

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