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

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

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  1. Train, ferry via Quattromiglia

    best
    1. Take the train from Taranto to Sibaritrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Sibari to Castiglione Cosentintrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Paola to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Fr
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    6h 11m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Taranto to Messinabus bus N595 / ...
    6h 20m
    €24–55

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Taranto to Villa San Giovannicar car
    2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    4h 40m
    €60–87

  4. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Taranto to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    7h 4m

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  • Distance: 372.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Taranto to Messina twice daily. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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