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How to get fromRossano to Messinaby train, ferry, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Paola

    best
    1. Take the train from Sibari to Castiglione Cosentintrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Paola to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    5h 22m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sibari to Messinabus bus 582 / ...
    6h 34m
    €36–60

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Rossano to Villa San Giovannicar car
    2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    3h 14m
    €42–61

  4. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Rossano to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    5h 29m

  5. Bus via Tarsia

    1. Take the bus from Rossano Stazione to Tarsia A3bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tarsia A3 to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus bus
    10h 37m

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  • Distance: 281 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Sibari to Messina twice daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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