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 via Porto Mercantile which costs €28 - €40 and takes 6h 53m.

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 €65 - €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 Grottaglie and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Taranto via Porto Mercantile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Grottaglie to Messina?

The distance between Grottaglie and Messina is 434 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 bus via Taranto via Porto Mercantile which takes 6h 53m and costs €28 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m 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.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1160+ hotels available in Messina.

Grottaglie to Messina - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Grottaglie to Messina by bus, train, ferry, car, plane, car ferry, or shuttle

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Bus via Taranto via Porto Mercantile
best
1. Take the bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
6h 53m
€28–37
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Messinabus 590
9h 5m
€23–58
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Taranto to Amanteatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
7h 12m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Grottaglie to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
4h 52m
€65–94
Bus to Brindisi Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Grottaglie Largo Unicef to Brindisi Airportbus
2. Fly from Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BDS - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 16m
€87–179
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Taranto to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
9h 31m
€54–198
Shuttle to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport, fly, train
1. Take a shuttle bus from Taranto to Bari Palese Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 46m
€57–197

Brindisi Airport (BDS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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Distance: 433.9 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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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