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

The cheapest way to get from Grottaglie to Messina is to bus via Taranto via Porto Mercantile which costs €23 - €35 and takes 7h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Grottaglie to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 4h 49m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Grottaglie and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Grottaglie to Messina. However, there are services departing from Grottaglie and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Taranto - Via Principe Amedeo and Taranto via Porto Mercantile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.

How far is it from Grottaglie to Messina?

The distance between Grottaglie and Messina is 382 km.

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

The best way to get from Grottaglie to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Grottaglie to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Grottaglie to Messina bus from?

Grottaglie to Messina bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Taranto via Porto Mercantile station.

Where does the Grottaglie to Messina bus arrive?

Grottaglie to Messina bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1017+ hotels available in Messina.

Grottaglie to Messina - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Grottaglie to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car, or car 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, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.GiovanniIc
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina MarittimaV1 / ...
6h 35m
Bus via Taranto via Porto Mercantile
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica
7h 37m
€24–30
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Grottaglie to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
4h 49m
€61–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Messina590 / ...
8h 46m
€28–97
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Taranto to Villa S.GiovanniIc
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
9h 16m
€27–113

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Grottaglie to Messina.

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Distance: 381.8 km
Duration: 6h 35m

What companies run services between Grottaglie, Apulia, Italy and Messina, Italy?

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica twice daily. Tickets cost €21–27 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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