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

The cheapest way to get from Grottaglie to Messina is to bus via Taranto which costs €29 - €40 and takes 6h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grottaglie to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 4h 52m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Grottaglie and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Grottaglie to Messina. However, there are services departing from Taranto via Porto Mercantile and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

How far is it from Grottaglie to Messina?

The distance between Grottaglie and Messina is 382 km.

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

The best way to get from Grottaglie to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 1m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Grottaglie to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grottaglie to Messina bus from?

Grottaglie to Messina bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Taranto via Porto Mercantile station.

Where does the Grottaglie to Messina bus arrive?

Grottaglie to Messina bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

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

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Grottaglie to Messina - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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

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Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the train from Taranto to Amanteatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
6h 1m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Messinabus 590 / ...
8h 46m
€27–58
Bus via Taranto
1. Take the bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
6h 45m
€29–39
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Grottaglie to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
4h 52m
€63–91

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Distance: 382.2 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Grottaglie, Apulia, Italy and Messina, Italy?

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica twice daily. Tickets cost €27–35 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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