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How to get fromPolistena to Messinaby bus, train, ferry, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Polistena to Messina by bus, train, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Line 423 bus, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Polistena to Gioia Taurobus bus 423
    2. Take the train from Gioia Tauro to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    1h 56m

  2. Taxi, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Polistena to Villa San Giovannitaxi taxi
    2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    1h 7m
    €96–114

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Polistena to Gioia Taurobus bus
    2. Take the train from Gioia Tauro to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    2h 39m

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  • Distance: 67.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Polistena, Italy and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Polistena to Messina. However, you can take the line 423 bus to Gioia Tauro, walk to Gioia Tauro, take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polistena to Messina Marittima via Gioia Tauro, Gioia Tauro, Villa S.Giovanni, and Villa S.Giovanni in around 2h 39m.

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