There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Rossano 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 via Cosenza
best- Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Cosenza Bus Stationbus Itabus
- Take the bus from Cosenza Autostazione to Mirtobus 002007
7h 12m€17–35Ferry, train (Trenitalia)
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
- Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Rossanotrain Ic
7h 16mFerry, drive
- Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
- Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Rossanocar
3h 10m€42–62Bus
- Take the bus from Messina to Sibaribus 582 / ...
7h 44m€24–40
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Messina to Rossano is to bus via Cosenza which costs €16 - €35 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Messina to Rossano is to ferry and drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Rossano. However, there are services departing from Messina Main Train Station and arriving at Rossano via Cosenza Autostazione and Mirto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Messina and Rossano is 297 km.
The best way to get from Messina to Rossano without a car is to bus via Cosenza which takes 7h 12m and costs €16 - €35.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Messina to Rossano, including transfers.
Messina to Rossano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.
Messina to Rossano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Cosenza Bus Station.
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There are 243+ hotels available in Rossano.
What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Rossano, Italy?
You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Rossano via Cosenza Autostazione and Mirto in around 7h 12m.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Villa S.Giovanni to Rossano
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39 06 88 93 82 32
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
Bus from Messina Main Train Station to Cosenza Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- Itabus S.p.A.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanni
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Trenitalia
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