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How to get fromMessina to Palmiby ferry, train, car ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Messina to Palmi by ferry, train, car ferry, or taxi

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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 Palmitrain train Re
    1h 7m

  2. Car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Palmitrain train Re
    1h 17m
    €4–45

  3. Ferry, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Villa San Giovanni to Palmitaxi taxi
    42 min
    €62–78

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Map of how to get from Messina to Palmi.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 35.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 7m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Palmi, Calabria, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Messina to Palmi. However, you can take the ferry to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, then take the train to Palmi. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Messina Marittima to Palmi via Villa San Giovanni and Villa S.Giovanni in around 1h 17m.

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