Rome2Rio

How to get fromMessina to Gioiosa Ionicaby ferry, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Gioiosa Ionica

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Ferry, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Rosarnotrain train Fr
    3. Take the bus from Rosarno Station to Gioiosa Ionicabus bus
    2h 50m

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Gioiosa Ionicacar car
    1h 25m
    €14–22

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Mammolabus bus 301195
    4h 3m

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Sidernotrain train Re
    4h 12m
    €16–34

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Gioiosa Ionica.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 89.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Gioiosa Ionica, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Gioiosa Ionica. However, you can take the ferry to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the train to Rosarno, walk to Rosarno Station, then take the bus to Gioiosa Ionica. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Gioiosa Ionica via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa San Giovanni, and Mammola in around 4h 3m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Italy

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Italy Travel Guides

Read the travel guideItaly Travel Guides