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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Taranto via Porto Mercantilebus bus
    5h 25m
    €26–60

  2. Ferry, train via Amantea (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry ferry M1 / ...
    2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Amantea to Tarantotrain train Ic
    5h 45m

  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

Messina to Taranto by bus

Calendar24Weekly Buses
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Taranto via Porto Mercantile twice daily. Tickets cost €27–35 and the journey takes 5h 25m. Two other operators also service this route.

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