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How to get fromMessina to Mount Etnaby bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Giardini Naxos Bus Stationbus bus Itabus
    2. Walk from Giardini Naxos Bus Station to Mount Etnaunknown unknown
    1h 24m

  2. Train, travel (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Giarre-Ripostotrain train Re / ...
    2. Walk from Giarre-Riposto to Mount Etnaunknown unknown
    1h 49m

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  • Distance: 78.6 km
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Mount Etna, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Mount Etna. However, you can take the bus to Giardini Naxos Bus Station then travel to Mount Etna. Alternatively, you can take a train from Messina Centrale to Mount Etna via Giarre-Riposto in around 1h 49m.

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