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How to get fromMessina to Praia a Mareby ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Praia a Mare by ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, train

    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 train from Paola to Praja-Ajeta-Tortoratrain train Re
    3h 38m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Messina to Cosenzabus bus N596 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cosenza Autostazione to Praia a Mare Municipiobus bus 7
    6h 19m
    €18–34

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Messina to Rendebus bus 582
    2. Take the train from Castiglione Cosentin to Praja-Ajeta-Tortoratrain train Re
    6h 5m
    €28–46

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Praia a Marecar car
    3h 34m
    €37–58

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Map of how to get from Messina to Praia a Mare.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 236.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Praia a Mare, Calabria, Italy?

You can take a bus from Messina to Praia a Mare Municipio via Cosenza and Cosenza Autostazione in around 6h 19m.

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