The distance between Messina and Pietrapertosa is around 397km (247 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Messina to Pietrapertosa by bus, ferry 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 Policoro and then to Oliveto Lucano.
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Take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Pietrapertosa.
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There are several options for getting from Messina to Pietrapertosa by bus, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 5hrs.
The distance between Messina and Pietrapertosa is around 397km (247 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 262km (163 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Messina and Pietrapertosa by bus.
The quickest way to get from Messina to Pietrapertosa is to take a ferry and then drive which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €74 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Messina and Pietrapertosa is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Messina and Pietrapertosa. We recommend that you take a ferry to Villa San Giovanni then drive to Pietrapertosa. instead which will take 5hrs.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Messina and Pietrapertosa. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Messina to Pietrapertosa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Policoro, Policoro and Oliveto Lucano. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Grassani S.r.l. run regular bus services between Messina and Pietrapertosa. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Messina to Pietrapertosa. We recommend that you take the bus to Policoro and then to Oliveto Lucano. instead which will take 6h 45m.
The closest major airport to Pietrapertosa is Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) (BRI) which is approximately 90km (56 miles) from Pietrapertosa. Naples International Airport (NAP) (NAP) and Brindisi Airport (BDS) (BDS) 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 Pietrapertosa. We recommend that you take the bus to Policoro and then to Oliveto Lucano. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Messina to Pietrapertosa is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 6h 45m | €95($95) | 6 times a week | 488km (303 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5hrs | €74($74) | hourly | 397km (247 miles) |
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Grassani S.r.l.
Autolinee Liscio
The following major airports near Pietrapertosa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.