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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Grottaglie is to bus via Taranto via Duca D'Aosta which costs €29 - €40 and takes 7h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Grottaglie is to ferry and drive which takes 4h 47m and costs €60 - €95.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Grottaglie?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Grottaglie. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Grottaglie via Taranto via Duca D'Aosta and Taranto Via Di Palma. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.

How far is it from Messina to Grottaglie?

The distance between Messina and Grottaglie is 382 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Grottaglie without a car is to ferry and train which takes 6h 47m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Messina to Grottaglie, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Grottaglie bus from?

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

Where does the Messina to Grottaglie bus arrive?

Messina to Grottaglie bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Taranto via Porto Mercantile station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Messina to Grottaglie?

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Where can I stay near Grottaglie?

There are 4140+ hotels available in Grottaglie.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Grottaglie by ferry, train, bus, car, 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 (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Tarantotrain Ic
6h 47m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Tarantobus N595 / ...
7h 40m
€25–49
Bus via Taranto via Duca D'Aosta
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Taranto via Porto Mercantilebus
7h 29m
€29–40
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Grottagliecar
4h 47m
€62–92
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Tarantotrain Ic
9h 32m
€53–153

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Grottaglie.

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Distance: 381.8 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Taranto via Porto Mercantile twice daily. Tickets cost €27–35 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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