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How to get fromMessina to San Nicola Arcellaby ferry, train, bus, night train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Messina to San Nicola Arcella by ferry, train, bus, night train, 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 Scalea-S.Domen.Talaotrain train Ic
    4h 30m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Messina to Cosenzabus bus N596 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cosenza Autostazione to Bivio San Nicola Arcellabus bus 7
    6h 3m
    €17–34

  3. Night train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Messina Centrale to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaonighttrain night train Ini
    5h 44m
    €23–44

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to San Nicola Arcellacar car
    3h 27m
    €37–58

  5. Bus via Quattromiglia

    1. Take the bus from Messina to Rendebus bus 582
    2. Take the bus from Rende - Stadio to Bivio San Nicola Arcellabus bus 7
    6h 45m
    €23–37

Messina to San Nicola Arcella by bus

Calendar32Weekly Buses
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€17Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 231.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and San Nicola Arcella, Italy?

You can take a bus from Messina to Bivio San Nicola Arcella via Cosenza and Cosenza Autostazione in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Messina Centrale to Scalea-S.Domen.Talao 3 times a day. Tickets cost €22–45 and the journey takes 4h 36m.

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