There are 3 ways to get from Messina to Monasterace by ferry, bus, train, 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.
Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Monasterace Marinabus 301195
3h 31mFerry, drive
cheapest- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
- Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Monasteracecar
2h 1m€20–30Ferry, train (Trenitalia)
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Monasterace-Stilotrain Ic
3h 39m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Monasterace is to ferry and drive which costs €20 - €30 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Messina to Monasterace is to ferry and drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €20 - €30.
The distance between Messina and Monasterace is 137 km.
The best way to get from Messina to Monasterace without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 3h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Messina to Monasterace, including transfers.
There are two+ hotels available in Monasterace.
What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Monasterace, Italy?
There is no direct connection from Messina to Monasterace. However, you can take the ferry to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa San Giovanni, take the bus to Monasterace Marina, then take the taxi to Monasterace. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Messina Marittima to Monasterace via Villa S.Giovanni, Villa S.Giovanni, and Monasterace-Stilo in around 3h 39m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Monasterace-Stilo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–35
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Bus from Villa San Giovanni to Monasterace Marina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- autolineefederico.it
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 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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