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

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

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  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 Re
    3. Take the bus from Rosarno Station to Gioiosa Ionicabus bus
    3h

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    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 15m
    €17–32

  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, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Villa San Giovanni to Gioiosa Ionicataxi taxi
    1h 25m
    €132–162

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  • Distance: 90.7 km
  • Duration: 3h

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.

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