The distance between Messina and Gallipoli is around 485km (302 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Messina to Gallipoli by ferry, train, 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 bus to Cosenza and then to Gallipoli - Piazza Cimitero.
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Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Lamezia Terme C. and then to Crotone then take the bus to Gallipoli Bus Station.
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Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Gallipoli.
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There are several options for getting from Messina to Gallipoli by ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €64 ($64).
The distance between Messina and Gallipoli is around 485km (302 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 295km (184 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Messina and Gallipoli by ferry, train and bus.
The quickest way to get from Messina to Gallipoli is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €64 ($64).
The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Gallipoli is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Messina and Gallipoli. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Lamezia Terme C. and then to Crotone then take the bus to Gallipoli Bus Station. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Gallipoli. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Messina and Gallipoli with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 9h 20m.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, FlixBus and Inter Saj run regular bus services between Messina and Gallipoli. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Gallipoli. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Lamezia Terme C. and then to Crotone then take the bus to Gallipoli Bus Station. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Gallipoli is Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) which is approximately 67km (42 miles) from Gallipoli. Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) and Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) 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 Messina to Gallipoli. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then take the train to Lamezia Terme C. and then to Crotone then take the bus to Gallipoli Bus Station. instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Gallipoli is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €64 ($64).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via Cosenza + 1 similar | 9h 15m | €51($51) | 6 times a week | 558km (347 miles) |
Bus | 9h 20m | €50($50) | every 20 mins | 644km (400 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 4h 30m | €64($64) | 4 times a week | 561km (349 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 5m | €75($75) | hourly | 485km (302 miles) |
Marino Autolinee
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Inter Saj
Blue Jet
The following major airports near Gallipoli offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.