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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Bova is to bus which costs €24 - €35 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Bova is to ferry and taxi which takes 1h 24m and costs €100 - €140.

How far is it from Messina to Bova?

The distance between Messina and Bova is 71 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Bova without a car is to ferry and train which takes 2h 29m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Messina to Bova, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bova?

There are 129+ hotels available in Bova.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Bova by ferry, train, bus, taxi, 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Bova Marinatrain Re
2h 29m
€33–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Villa San Giovannibus
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Bova Marinabus 29
2h 40m
€24–31
Ferry, train via Villa S.Giovanni
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Reggio Calabria C.Letrain Re
3. Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Bova Marinatrain Re
2h 41m
Ferry, taxi
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Take the taxi from Villa San Giovanni to Bovataxi
1h 24m
€102–132
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Bova Marinatrain Re
2h 51m
€26–97

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 71.2 km
Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Bova, Calabria, Italy?

You can take a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Bova via Villa San Giovanni and Bova Marina in around 2h 40m.

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How to get fromMessina to Bovaby ferry, train, bus, taxi or car ferry

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

Ferry, train

Bus

Ferry, train via Villa S.Giovanni

Ferry, taxi