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 €15 - €21 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 train and car ferry which takes 3h and costs €24 - €100.

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.

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 car ferry which takes 3h and costs €24 - €100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 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 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 can I stay near Messina?

There are 1008+ hotels available in Messina.

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

There are 3 ways to get from Scalea to Messina by train, car ferry, bus, 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.

Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Scalea-S.Domen.Talao to Villa S.GiovanniFa / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
3h
€25–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Viale Mancini - ITIS A.Monaco7
2. Take the bus from Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica
5h 54m
€15–20
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Scalea to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittima
3h 23m
€38–55

Scalea to Messina by train and car ferry

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3hAverage Duration

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Distance: 225.2 km
Duration: 3h

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.

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