What is the cheapest way to get from Palmi to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Palmi to Messina is to train and ferry via Villa San Giovanni which costs €4 - €6 and takes 1h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Palmi to Messina?

The fastest way to get from Palmi to Messina is to taxi and ferry which takes 47 min and costs €60 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Palmi and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Palmi to Messina. However, there are services departing from Palmi and arriving at Messina via Villa San Giovanni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Palmi to Messina?

The distance between Palmi and Messina is 36 km.

How do I travel from Palmi to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Palmi to Messina without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 1h 23m and costs €4 - €45.

How long does it take to get from Palmi to Messina?

It takes approximately 1h 23m to get from Palmi to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Palmi to Messina bus from?

Palmi to Messina bus services, operated by Lirosi Autoservizi, depart from Palmi station.

Where does the Palmi to Messina bus arrive?

Palmi to Messina bus services, operated by Lirosi Autoservizi, arrive at Villa S. Giovanni station.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1031+ hotels available in Messina.

Palmi to Messina - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, ferry, bus, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Palmi to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
1h 23m
€5–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Palmi to Villa S. Giovannibus Turin
2. Take the bus from Villa San Giovanni to Messinabus N597 / ...
2h 28m
€4–37
Train, ferry via Villa San Giovanni
1. Take the train from Palmi to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
1h 34m
€5–6
Taxi, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Palmi to Villa San Giovannitaxi
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
47 min
€64–76
Train, ferry (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Palmi to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
1h 34m

Palmi to Messina by train and car ferry

140Weekly Services

1h 23mAverage Duration

€5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 35.8 km
Duration: 1h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Palmi to Messina via Villa S. Giovanni and Villa San Giovanni in around 2h 28m.

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