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

The cheapest way to get from Tropea to Messina is to train and bus which costs €8 - €14 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tropea to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 1h 35m and costs €16 - €24.

Is there a direct ferry between Tropea and Messina?

No, there is no direct ferry from Tropea to Messina. However, there are services departing from Vibo Valentia and arriving at Messina Marittima via Lipari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Tropea to Messina?

The distance between Tropea and Messina is 83 km.

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

The best way to get from Tropea to Messina without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 2h 21m and costs €8 - €60.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Tropea to Messina, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 341+ hotels available in Messina.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Tropea to Messina by train, car ferry, bus, ferry, 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, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Tropea to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
2h 21m
€9–57
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Tropea to Rosarnotrain Re
2. Take the bus from Rosarno to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
3h 22m
€8–14
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Vibo Valentia to Lipariferry
2. Take the ferry from Lipari to Messina Marittimaferry
6h 5m
€67–126
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Tropea to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
1h 35m
€16–23

Tropea to Messina by train and car ferry

56Weekly Services

2h 21mAverage Duration

€9Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tropea to Messina.

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Distance: 83.3 km
Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a ferry from Vibo Valentia to Messina Marittima via Lipari in around 6h 5m.

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