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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 Ic
    3. Take the taxi from Cosenza to La Silataxi taxi
    3h 49m

  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
    €31–48

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Messina Centrale Station to Rende - Quattr. Via Marconibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi to La Silataxi taxi
    3h 59m
    €109–143

  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 34m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Cosenza Bus Stationbus bus Itabus
    2. Take the bus from Cosenza - Autostazione to Groce di Magarabus bus 385B
    6h 6m
    €63–92

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  • Distance: 240.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

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

You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to La Sila via Cosenza Bus Station, Cosenza - Autostazione, and Groce di Magara in around 6h 6m.

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