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How to get fromMessina to Grottaglieby ferry, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Grottaglie by ferry, train, bus, car, or car ferry

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  1. Ferry, train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Amantea to Tarantotrain train Ic
    7h 22m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Messina to Tarantobus bus N595 / ...
    7h 40m
    €26–54

  3. Bus via Taranto via Duca D'Aosta

    1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Taranto via Porto Mercantilebus bus
    7h 29m
    €29–40

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Grottagliecar car
    4h 47m
    €62–92

  5. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Tarantotrain train Ic
    9h 31m
    €53–153

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  • Distance: 383 km
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Grottaglie, Apulia, Italy?

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Taranto via Porto Mercantile twice daily. Tickets cost €27–35 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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