There are 3 ways to get from Messina to Cariati 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 (Trenitalia)
best- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Cariatitrain Ic
5h 35mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Cosenza Bus Stationbus Itabus
- Take the bus from Cosenza Autostazione to Cariatibus 002007
5h 59m€16–33Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
- Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Cariaticar
3h 46m€42–68
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Cariati is to bus which costs €15 - €35 and takes 5h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Messina to Cariati is to ferry and drive which takes 3h 46m and costs €40 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Cariati. However, there are services departing from Messina Main Train Station and arriving at Cariati via Cosenza Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Messina and Cariati is 315 km.
The best way to get from Messina to Cariati without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 35m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Messina to Cariati, including transfers.
Messina to Cariati bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.
Messina to Cariati bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Cosenza Bus Station.
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There are 125+ hotels available in Cariati.
What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Cariati, Italy?
You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Cariati via Cosenza Autostazione in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Cariati
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- 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
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