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

The cheapest way to get from Scalea to Messina is to bus which costs €18 - €25 and takes 5h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scalea to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 3h 25m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Scalea and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Scalea to Messina. However, there are services departing from Scalea - Hotel Talao and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Scalea and Messina?

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao and arriving at Messina Centrale. This train operates Sunday. The journey takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Scalea to Messina?

The distance between Scalea and Messina is 225 km.

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

The best way to get from Scalea to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 3h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Scalea to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scalea to Messina bus from?

Scalea to Messina bus services, operated by Preite Cosenza, depart from Scalea - Hotel Talao station.

Where do I catch the Scalea to Messina train from?

Scalea to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao station.

Where does the Scalea to Messina bus arrive?

Scalea to Messina bus services, operated by Preite Cosenza, arrive at Viale Mancini - ITIS A.Monaco station.

Where does the Scalea to Messina train arrive?

Scalea to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Messina Centrale station.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1031+ hotels available in Messina.

Scalea to Messina - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, night train

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

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
3h 19m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Viale Mancini - ITIS A.Monacobus 7
2. Take the bus from Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
5h 54m
€18–24
Night train
1. Take the night train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
4h 16m
€30–45
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Scalea to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3h 25m
€38–55

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Scalea to Messina.

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Distance: 225.4 km
Duration: 3h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Viale Mancini - ITIS A.Monaco and Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro in around 5h 54m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Messina Centrale once a week. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 4h 16m.

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