How to travel from Messina to Gallipoli, Italy

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.

4 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out GallipoliMessina if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus via Cosenza

Take the bus to Cosenza and then to Gallipoli - Piazza Cimitero.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Ferry, Train and Bus

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.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €64($64)
Operated by

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Gallipoli.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Messina and Gallipoli

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Messina to Gallipoli

Compare travel optionsbetween Messina and Gallipoli

Transport options from Messina to Gallipoli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus via Cosenza + 1 similar
9h 15m
€51($51)
6 times a week558km (347 miles)
Bus9h 20m
€50($50)
every 20 mins644km (400 miles)
Ferry, Train and Bus
4h 30m
€64($64)
4 times a week561km (349 miles)
Ferry and Car
6h 5m
€75($75)
hourly485km (302 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Messina and Gallipoli

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Airports near Gallipoli

The following major airports near Gallipoli offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.

BDS
Brindisi Airport (BDS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Gallipoli
BRI
Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)
International Airport
Distance
159km (99 miles) from Gallipoli
SUF
Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF)
International Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Gallipoli