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How to get fromMessina to Ardoreby ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Ardore by ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, train (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Bovalinotrain train Ic
    2h 47m

  2. Ferry, bus via Reggio Calabria - via Portanova

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Reggio Calabria - via Portanova to Bovalino Superiorebus bus 29
    3h 23m
    €9–15

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Bovalino Superiorebus bus 29
    3h 18m

  4. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Ardorecar car
    1h 45m
    €18–26

  5. Ferry, train via Reggio di Calabria - Stazione FS Centrale

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Bovalinotrain train Re
    3h 24m
    €15–27

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  • Distance: 113.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Messina to Ardore. However, you can take the ferry to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, take the train to Bovalino, then take the taxi to Ardore. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Ardore via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa San Giovanni, and Bovalino Superiore in around 3h 18m.

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