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How to get fromMessina to La Silaby ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Messina to La Sila by ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, train, taxi via Paola

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Paolatrain train Fr
    3. Take the taxi from Cosenza to La Silataxi taxi
    3h 46m

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to La Silacar car
    2h 38m
    €30–48

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Messina to Cosenzabus bus N596 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Cosenza to La Silataxi taxi
    4h 11m
    €102–137

  4. Ferry, train, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Cosenzatrain train Re
    3. Take the taxi from Cosenza to La Silataxi taxi
    4h 35m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Messina Centrale Station to Rende - Quattr. Via Marconibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rende - Pensilina Universita to Camigliatello Silanobus bus 385
    5h 50m
    €72–92

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  • Distance: 241 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and La Sila, Italy?

You can take a bus from Messina Centrale Station to La Sila via Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi, Rende - Pensilina Universita, and Camigliatello Silano in around 5h 50m.

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