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

The cheapest way to get from Maratea to Messina is to train and car ferry via Praja-Ajeta-Tortora which costs €26 - €150 and takes 4h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maratea to Messina is to train and car ferry which takes 3h 40m and costs €27 - €160.

How far is it from Maratea to Messina?

The distance between Maratea and Messina is 248 km.

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

The best way to get from Maratea to Messina without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 3h 40m and costs €27 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Maratea to Messina, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1160+ hotels available in Messina.

Maratea to Messina - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Maratea to Messina by train, car ferry, car, or ferry

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Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Maratea to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
3h 40m
€27–156
Train, car ferry via Praja-Ajeta-Tortora
cheapest
1. Take the train from Praja-Ajeta-Tortora to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
4h 28m
€26–147
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Maratea to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3h 52m
€44–63

Maratea to Messina by train and car ferry

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3h 40mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248.1 km
Duration: 3h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Maratea to Messina. However, you can 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 vehicle from Maratea to Messina Marittima via Villa San Giovanni in around 3h 52m.

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