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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Catanzaro is to bus which costs €9 - €21 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Catanzaro is to ferry and drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Catanzaro?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Catanzaro. However, there are services departing from Messina Main Train Station and arriving at Germaneto via S. Eufemia Lamezia Stazione FS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

How far is it from Messina to Catanzaro?

The distance between Messina and Catanzaro is 148 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Catanzaro without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Messina to Catanzaro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Catanzaro bus from?

Messina to Catanzaro bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.

Where does the Messina to Catanzaro bus arrive?

Messina to Catanzaro bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Lamezia Terme Train Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Catanzaro?

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

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

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Ferry, train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Catanzarotrain Re
2h 41m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Lamezia Terme Train Stationbus Itabus
3h 56m
€9–20
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Catanzarocar
1h 48m
€25–38
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the carferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Catanzarobus
5h 34m
€11–55

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Distance: 147.5 km
Duration: 2h 41m

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

Itabus S.p.A. operates a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Lamezia Terme Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost €7–17 and the journey takes 2h 21m. Two other operators also service this route.

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