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How to get fromMessina to Gelaby bus, train, car, car ferry, or train (Trenitalia)

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There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Gela by bus, train, car, car ferry, or train (Trenitalia)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Catania Central Bus Stationbus bus Sais Autolinee AGGIUNTA24 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Gela Bus Stationbus bus
    3h 52m
    €12–21

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni-Piazza Stazione to Gelabus bus
    5h 15m
    €11–53

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Gela Bus Stationbus bus
    4h 18m
    €16–28

  4. Drive 195.5 km

    1. Drive from Messina to Gelacar car 195.5 km
    2h 30m
    €31–45

  5. Train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Caltanissetta Xirbitrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Caltanissetta Xirbi to Gelatrain train
    7h 9m
    €38–67

Messina to Gela by bus

Calendar85Weekly Buses
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket€12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Messina Piazza della Repubblica to Gela Bus Station via Catania Central Bus Station in around 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Messina Centrale to Gela via Catania Centrale and Caltanissetta Xirbi in around 7h 9m.

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