The distance between Pietrapertosa and Messina is around 400km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Pietrapertosa 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.
👋 Also check out Messina → Pietrapertosa if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Salerno and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
Take the bus to Scanzano Jonico and then to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica.
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Take the bus to Lauria Superiore and then to Villa S. Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima.
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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 Pietrapertosa to Messina by train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €74 ($74).
The distance between Pietrapertosa and Messina is around 400km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 262km (163 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Pietrapertosa and Messina by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Pietrapertosa to Messina is to drive and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €74 ($74).
The cheapest way to travel between Pietrapertosa and Messina is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Pietrapertosa and Messina. We recommend that you drive to Villa San Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 5h 5m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pietrapertosa and Messina. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Pietrapertosa to Messina. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Potenza - Ospedale Nuovo and Scanzano Jonico. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.
Autolinee Liscio and SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro run regular bus services between Pietrapertosa and Messina. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pietrapertosa to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Salerno and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 6h 25m.
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 Pietrapertosa to Messina. We recommend that you take the train to Salerno and then to Villa S.Giovanni then take a ferry to Messina Marittima. instead which will take 6h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pietrapertosa to Messina is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Ferry | 6h 25m | €130($130) | every 4 hours | 539km (335 miles) |
Bus | 7h 55m | €39($39) | 6 times a week | 538km (334 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 8hrs | €37($37) | 4 times a week | 510km (317 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 5h 5m | €74($74) | hourly | 400km (248 miles) |
Autolinee Liscio
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Societa Lagonegrese Automobilistica S.R.L.
Lirosi Linee
Blu Jet
Caronte & Tourist
The following major airports near Messina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.