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

The cheapest way to get from Taranto to Messina is to bus which costs €22 - €95 and takes 6h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Taranto to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 4h 40m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Taranto and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Taranto and arriving at Messina. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Taranto to Messina?

The distance between Taranto and Messina is 365 km.

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

The best way to get from Taranto to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 5h 26m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Taranto to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Taranto to Messina bus from?

Taranto to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Taranto station.

Where does the Taranto to Messina bus arrive?

Taranto to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Messina station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Taranto to Messina?

Book your Taranto to Messina bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1011+ hotels available in Messina.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Taranto to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car, or car 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, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Taranto to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
5h 26m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Taranto to Messinabus N595 / ...
6h 20m
€22–95
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Taranto to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
4h 40m
€60–86
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Taranto to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
7h 16m
€31–108

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Taranto to Messina.

Launch map view

Distance: 364.5 km
Duration: 5h 26m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Taranto to Messina once daily. Tickets cost €22–75 and the journey takes 6h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.

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Bus operators

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