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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Otranto, Via Orte to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus bus
    8h 25m
    €35–50

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Lecce - Camera di Commercio/Stazionebus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the train from Lecce to Amanteatrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Amantea to Villa S.Giovannitrain train Re
    4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry V1 / ...
    9h 37m

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Otranto to Villa San Giovannicar car
    2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry ferry
    6h 49m
    €78–113

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Otranto - Stazione FSE to Lecce - City Terminalbus bus 101 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lecce to Villa San Giovannibus bus
    3. Take the carferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry car ferry
    10h 31m
    €39–109

Otranto to Messina by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 568.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Otranto, Apulia, Italy and Messina, Italy?

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Otranto, Via Orte to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica twice daily. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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