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How to get fromMetaponto to Messinaby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Metaponto to Messina by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, ferry via Amantea (Trenitalia)

    best
    1. Take the train from Metaponto to Amanteatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    5h 3m

  2. Bus via Policoro

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Policoro Via Bologna to Messina Main Train Stationbus bus Itabus
    7h 25m
    €22–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Scanzano Jonico to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus bus
    6h 25m
    €23–32

  4. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Metaponto to Villa San Giovannicar car
    2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    4h 8m
    €53–76

  5. Train, ferry (Trenitalia)

    1. Take the train from Metaponto to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    7h 3m

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  • Distance: 323.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Scanzano Jonico to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica twice daily. Tickets cost €22–30 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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