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

The cheapest way to get from Maratea to Messina is to bus which costs €19 - €30 and takes 7h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maratea to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 4h 7m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Maratea and Messina?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Maratea and arriving at Messina Centrale. This train operates Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.

How far is it from Maratea to Messina?

The distance between Maratea and Messina is 249 km.

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

The best way to get from Maratea to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 20m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Maratea to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maratea to Messina train from?

Maratea to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Maratea station.

Where does the Maratea to Messina train arrive?

Maratea to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Messina Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1031+ hotels available in Messina.

Maratea to Messina - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and night train

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

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 Maratea to Paolatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Paola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4h 20m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Praia a Mare Municipio to Viale Mancini - ITIS A.Monacobus 7
2. Take the bus from Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
7h 28m
€19–30
Night train
1. Take the night train from Maratea to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
4h 31m
€30–50
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Maratea to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
4h 7m
€44–63

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Maratea to Messina.

Launch map view

Distance: 248.8 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

You can take a train from Maratea to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Praja-Ajeta-Tortora, Praia a Mare Municipio, Viale Mancini - ITIS A.Monaco, and Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Maratea to Messina Centrale once a week. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 4h 31m.

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