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

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

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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 Locritrain train Ic
    3h 2m

  2. Ferry, bus via Reggio Calabria - via Portanova

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Reggio Calabria - via Portanova to Ardorebus bus 29
    3h 27m
    €9–15

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Ardore Marinabus bus 29
    3h 21m

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Portigliolacar car
    1h 39m
    €16–24

  5. Ferry, train via Reggio di Calabria - Stazione FS Centrale

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Locritrain train Re
    3h 44m
    €16–29

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  • Distance: 125.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Portigliola. However, you can take the ferry to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the train to Locri, then take the taxi to Portigliola. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Portigliola via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa San Giovanni, and Ardore Marina in around 3h 21m.

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