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How to get fromMessina to Bovalinoby ferry, train, or car

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

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  1. Ferry, train via Reggio di Calabria - Piazza Garibaldi

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    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Bovalinotrain train Re
    2h 37m
    €14–29

  2. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Bovalinocar car
    1h 44m
    €17–26

  3. Ferry, train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bovalinotrain train Ic
    2h 38m

  4. Ferry, train via Villa S.Giovanni

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Reggio Calabria C.Letrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Bovalinotrain train Re
    2h 56m

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  • Distance: 100.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Bovalino. However, you can take the ferry to Reggio di Calabria, walk to Reggio di Calabria - Ponte Libertà, take the line 14 bus to Reggio di Calabria - Piazza Garibaldi, walk to Reggio Calabria C.Le, then take the train to Bovalino. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Bovalino via Villa San Giovanni in around 1h 44m.

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