The average bus between Messina and Lugano takes 24h 17m and the fastest bus takes 21h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Messina to Lugano. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Messina and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Messina is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Lugano at 8:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 24h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Messina station and arriving at Lugano station via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 17m.
Messina to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Messina Main Train Station.
Messina to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lugano station.
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The distance between Messina and Lugano is 1,024.4 km. The road distance is 1,392 km.
You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Lugano via Milan in around 20h 40m.