There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Altomonte by ferry, train, bus, 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.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Paolatrain Ic
4h 26mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Cosenza Bus Stationbus Itabus
- Take the bus from Cosenza to Altomontebus 117
5h 40m€14–28Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
- Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Altomontecar
2h 42m€37–58Ferry, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Castiglione Cosentintrain Re
- Take the bus from Cosenza to Altomontebus 117
6h 30mBus via Quattromiglia
- Take the bus from Messina to Rendebus 582
- Take the bus from Cosenza to Altomontebus 117
6h 51m€22–32
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Altomonte is to bus which costs €13 - €29 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Messina to Altomonte is to ferry and drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Altomonte. However, there are services departing from Messina Main Train Station and arriving at Altomonte via Cosenza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Messina and Altomonte is 240 km.
The best way to get from Messina to Altomonte without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Messina to Altomonte, including transfers.
Messina to Altomonte bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.
Messina to Altomonte bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Cosenza Bus Station.
There are 211+ hotels available in Altomonte.
What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Altomonte, Italy?
You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Altomonte via Cosenza in around 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Paola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Messina Main Train Station to Cosenza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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