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How to get fromMessina to Scaleaby ferry, train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Messina to Scalea by ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Scalea-S.Domen.Talaotrain train Ic
    3h 25m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Messina to Cosenzabus bus N596 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cosenza Autostazione to Scalea - Parco Dei Principibus bus 7
    5h 55m
    €17–30

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Scaleacar car
    3h 22m
    €37–58

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  • Distance: 225.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Messina to Scalea - Parco Dei Principi via Cosenza and Cosenza Autostazione in around 5h 55m.

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