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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Policoro is to bus via Sibari which costs €21 - €40 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Policoro is to ferry and drive which takes 3h 43m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Policoro?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Policoro. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

How far is it from Messina to Policoro?

The distance between Messina and Policoro is 341 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Policoro without a car is to bus which takes 4h 20m and costs €22 - €29.

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

The bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Policoro takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Messina to Policoro bus from?

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

Where does the Messina to Policoro bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Policoro?

There are 328+ hotels available in Policoro.

Messina to Policoro - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Policoro by bus, ferry, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Policorobus
4h 20m
€22–29
Bus via Sibari
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina to Sibaribus 582 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sibari to Policorobus
7h 8m
€21–38
Ferry, train (Trenitalia)
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 Policoro-Tursitrain Ic
5h 7m
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Policorocar
3h 43m
€47–72

Messina to Policoro by bus

12Weekly Buses

4h 20mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 341.3 km
Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Policoro, 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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