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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Riace is to bus which costs €7 - €14 and takes 4h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Riace is to ferry and drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Riace?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Riace. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Riace via Villa San Giovanni and Riace Marina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Messina to Riace?

The distance between Messina and Riace is 132 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Riace without a car is to bus which takes 4h 32m and costs €7 - €14.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Messina to Riace, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Riace bus from?

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

Where does the Messina to Riace bus arrive?

Messina to Riace bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Villa San Giovanni station.

Where can I stay near Riace?

There are 271+ hotels available in Riace.

Messina to Riace - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Messina to Riace 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 Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Riace301195
4h 32m
€8–13
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.GiovanniM1 / ...
2. Take the train from Reggio Calabria C.Le to Roccella JonicaRe
4h 57m
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Riace
1h 54m
€19–28

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Map of how to get from Messina to Riace.

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Distance: 131.8 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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

You can take a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Riace via Villa San Giovanni, Riace, and Riace Marina in around 4h 32m.

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