There are 3 ways to get from Messina to Gallipoli by bus, 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 via Cosenza
best- Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Cosenza Bus Stationbus Itabus
- Take the bus from Cosenza to Gallipoli, Piazza Cimiterobus
9h 52m€39–75Ferry, drive
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
- Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Gallipolicar
6h 13m€72–112Bus
- Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Gallipolibus
10h 35m€40–55
Messina to Gallipoli by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Gallipoli is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 10h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Messina to Gallipoli is to ferry and drive which takes 6h 13m and costs €70 - €120.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Gallipoli. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 35m.
The distance between Messina and Gallipoli is 531 km.
The best way to get from Messina to Gallipoli without a car is to bus via Cosenza which takes 9h 52m and costs €35 - €75.
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Messina to Gallipoli, including transfers.
Messina to Gallipoli bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.
Messina to Gallipoli bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Cosenza Bus Station.
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What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Gallipoli, Italy?
You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero via Cosenza in around 9h 52m.
- 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
- €10–18
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Messina Main Train Station to Cosenza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +390981 500331
- info@saj.it
- Website
- saj.it
Bus from Cosenza to Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Schedules at
- saj.it
- Phone
- +39 0912742800
- info@saistrasporti.it
- Website
- SAIS Transporti
Bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Gallipoli
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- SAIS Transporti
- Phone
- 3409848540
- info@blujetlines.it
- Website
- blujetlines.it
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €2–3
- Schedules at
- blujetlines.it
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