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 Porto Mercantile which costs €22 - €30 and takes 6h 47m.

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 Porto Mercantile. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Messina to Grottaglie?

The distance between Messina and Grottaglie is 335 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 bus via Taranto via Porto Mercantile which takes 6h 47m and costs €22 - €30.

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.

Where can I stay near Grottaglie?

There are 3460+ hotels available in Grottaglie.

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

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

Bus via Taranto via Porto Mercantile
best
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Taranto via Porto Mercantilebus
6h 47m
€22–30
Ferry, train
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 Re
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Tarantotrain Ic
7h 3m
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
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Tarantobus N595 / ...
7h 38m
€31–89
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 51m
€26–103

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Grottaglie.

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Distance: 335 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 €21–27 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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