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

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There are 4 ways to get from Scalea to Messina by train, car ferry, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    2. Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry car ferry
    3h 2m
    €25–150

  2. Bus via Rende

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Bivio Università - Deonianbus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi to Messina Centrale Stationbus bus
    5h 59m
    €15–21

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Scalea to Villa San Giovannicar car
    2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    3h 24m
    €39–57

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Cosenza Autostazionebus bus 7
    2. Take the bus from Cosenza Bus Station to Messina Main Train Stationbus bus Itabus
    6h 6m
    €15–32

Scalea to Messina by train and car ferry

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket€25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Messina Centrale Station via Bivio Università - Deonian, Rende - Via Padre Leon Dehon - a richiesta, and Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi in around 5h 59m.

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