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

The cheapest way to get from Cariati to Messina is to bus via Cosenza which costs €19 - €28 and takes 5h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cariati to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 3h 49m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Cariati and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cariati and arriving at Messina. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Cariati to Messina?

The distance between Cariati and Messina is 315 km.

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

The best way to get from Cariati to Messina without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 5h 16m and costs €21 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Cariati to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cariati to Messina bus from?

Cariati to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cariati station.

Where does the Cariati to Messina bus arrive?

Cariati to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Messina station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cariati to Messina?

Book your Cariati to Messina bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1012+ hotels available in Messina.

Cariati to Messina - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, car, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Cariati to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
5h 16m
€22–66
Bus via Cosenza
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cariati to Cosenza Autostazionebus 002007
2. Take the bus from Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
5h 58m
€20–27
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Cariati to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3h 49m
€42–61
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cariati to Messinabus 582
6h 30m
€27–40

Cariati to Messina by train and car ferry

7Weekly Services

5h 16mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cariati to Messina.

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Distance: 314.6 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Cariati to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Cosenza Autostazione and Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro in around 5h 58m.

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