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

The cheapest way to get from Riace to Messina is to drive and ferry which costs €19 - €29 and takes 1h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riace to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 1h 53m and costs €19 - €29.

How far is it from Riace to Messina?

The distance between Riace and Messina is 155 km.

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

The best way to get from Riace to Messina without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 4h 28m and costs €9 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Riace to Messina, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1012+ hotels available in Messina.

Riace to Messina - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Riace to Messina by bus, car ferry, train, car, or ferry

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

Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Caulonia to Villa San Giovannibus 301195
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
4h 28m
€9–52
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Riace to Roccella Ionicabus
2. Take the train from Roccella Jonica to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
4h 40m
€22–71
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Riace to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
1h 53m
€20–28

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Riace to Messina.

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Distance: 154.5 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Riace to Messina. However, you can take the bus to Caulonia Marina, walk to Caulonia, take the bus to Villa San Giovanni, walk to Villa San Giovanni, then take the car ferry to Messina Marittima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riace to Messina Marittima via Roccella Ionica, Roccella Jonica, Villa S.Giovanni, and Villa San Giovanni in around 4h 40m.

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