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

The cheapest way to get from Scalea to Messina is to bus via Rende which costs €14 - €21 and takes 5h 59m.

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 24m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Scalea and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Scalea to Messina station. However, there are services departing from Scalea - Hotel Talao and arriving at Messina Centrale Station via Rende - Via Padre Leon Dehon - a richiesta and Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

How far is it from Scalea to Messina?

The distance between Scalea and Messina is 226 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 46m and costs €23 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 46m 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 Bivio Università - Deonian station.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1134+ hotels available in Messina.

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

There are 4 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.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
3h 46m
€24–101
Bus via Rende
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Bivio Università - Deonianbus 7
2. Take the bus from Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi to Messina Centrale Stationbus
5h 59m
€15–21
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Scalea to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3h 24m
€38–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Cosenza Autostazionebus 7
2. Take the bus from Cosenza to Messinabus N596 / ...
6h 17m
€18–29

Scalea to Messina by train and car ferry

50Weekly Services

3h 46mAverage Duration

€24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 225.9 km
Duration: 3h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Scalea - Hotel Talao to Messina Centrale Station via Bivio Università - Deonian, Rende - Via Padre Leon Dehon - a richiesta, and Rende - Quattr. Via Marconi in around 5h 59m.

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