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

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There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Taranto by ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Ferry, train via Amantea (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Amantea to Tarantotrain train Ic
    5h 35m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Messina to Tarantobus bus N595 / ...
    6h 10m
    €24–50

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry ferry
    2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Tarantocar car
    4h 35m
    €57–88

  4. Ferry, train (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Tarantotrain train Ic
    8h 8m

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Map of how to get from Messina to Taranto.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 363.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Taranto twice daily. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Two other operators also service this route.

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