What is the cheapest way to get from Scalea to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Scalea to Messina is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 6h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Scalea to Messina?

The fastest way to get from Scalea to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 3h 24m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Scalea and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Scalea to Messina station. However, there are services departing from Scalea - Hotel Talao and arriving at Messina Main Train Station via Cosenza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.

How far is it from Scalea to Messina?

The distance between Scalea and Messina is 225 km.

How do I travel from Scalea to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Scalea to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 50m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Scalea to Messina?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Scalea to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scalea to Messina bus from?

Scalea to Messina bus services, operated by Preite Cosenza, depart from Scalea - Hotel Talao station.

Where does the Scalea to Messina bus arrive?

Scalea to Messina bus services, operated by Preite Cosenza, arrive at Cosenza Autostazione station.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1162+ hotels available in Messina.

Scalea to Messina - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Scalea to Messina by train, ferry, bus, or car

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Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
2h 50m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Cosenza Autostazionebus 7
2. Take the bus from Cosenza Bus Station to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
6h 6m
€15–32
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Scalea to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3h 24m
€39–57

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Distance: 225.2 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Messina Main Train Station via Cosenza Bus Station in around 6h 6m.

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