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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Castro is to bus which costs €30 - €40 and takes 9h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Castro is to ferry and drive which takes 6h 42m and costs €75 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Castro?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Castro. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Castro, Lecce, Puglia, Italia via Maglie. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.

How far is it from Messina to Castro?

The distance between Messina and Castro is 468 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Castro without a car is to bus which takes 9h 40m and costs €30 - €40.

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

It takes approximately 9h 40m to get from Messina to Castro, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Castro bus from?

Messina to Castro bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Messina to Castro bus arrive?

Messina to Castro bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Maglie Megapark Via Otranto station.

Where can I stay near Castro?

There are 2572+ hotels available in Castro.

Messina to Castro - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Messina to Castro by bus, car ferry, train, ferry, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Maglie Megapark Via Otranto
9h 40m
€30–40
Car ferry, train, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to LecceIc
3. Take the bus from Lecce to Castro008
9h 44m
€34–105
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Castro
6h 42m
€77–122

Messina to Castro by bus and foot

12Weekly Services

9h 40mAverage Duration

€30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 468.2 km
Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Castro, Apulia, Italy?

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Maglie Megapark Via Otranto twice daily. Tickets cost €29–40 and the journey takes 7h 50m.

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