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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Metaponto is to bus via Sibari which costs €21 - €40 and takes 7h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Metaponto is to ferry and drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Metaponto?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Metaponto. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Metaponto - Scalo via Policoro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Messina to Metaponto?

The distance between Messina and Metaponto is 322 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Metaponto without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Messina to Metaponto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Metaponto bus from?

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

Where does the Messina to Metaponto bus arrive?

Messina to Metaponto bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Policoro station.

Where can I stay near Metaponto?

There are 1190+ hotels available in Metaponto.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Messina to Metaponto 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 Metapontotrain Ic
5h 38m
Bus via Sibari
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Sibaribus 582 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sibari to Metapontobus 1586 / ...
7h 30m
€21–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Policorobus
6h 37m
€24–38
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Metapontocar
4h 2m
€52–78
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovannicarferry
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Metapontotrain Ic
8h 17m
€42–139

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Metaponto.

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Distance: 322.4 km
Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Metaponto, Italy?

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Policoro twice daily. Tickets cost €22–29 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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