The distance between Crotone and Messina is around 217km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Crotone to Messina by train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Catanzaro Lido then Lamezia Terme C. and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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Take the bus to Catania Piazza Papa Giovanni and then to Messina.
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Drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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There are several options for getting from Crotone to Messina by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €43 ($43).
The distance between Crotone and Messina is around 217km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Crotone and Messina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Crotone to Messina is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €43 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Crotone and Messina is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Crotone and Messina. We recommend that you drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Crotone and Messina. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Crotone to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Catania Piazza Papa Giovanni. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
Onebus, FlixBus, SAIS Autolinee, Itabus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Crotone and Messina. Buses run twice a week and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Crotone to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Lamezia Terme C. and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 3h 20m.
The closest major airport to Messina is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 91km (57 miles) from Messina. Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Crotone to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Lamezia Terme C. and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 3h 20m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Crotone to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €28 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Catanzaro Lido, ferry + 2 similar | 2h 55m | €26($26) | every 4 hours | 217km (135 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 3h 20m | €28($28) | twice daily | 217km (135 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 3h 35m | €33($33) | twice daily | 247km (153 miles) |
Bus | 3h 55m | €9($9) | twice a week | 423km (263 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 2h 55m | €43($43) | hourly | 226km (140 miles) |
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SAIS Autolinee
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Caronte & Tourist
Blu Jet
The following major airports near Messina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.