What is the cheapest way to get from Lauria to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Lauria to Messina is to bus and car ferry which costs €21 - €65 and takes 5h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lauria to Messina?

The fastest way to get from Lauria to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 3h 58m and costs €40 - €65.

How far is it from Lauria to Messina?

The distance between Lauria and Messina is 272 km.

How do I travel from Lauria to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Lauria to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 50m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lauria to Messina?

It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Lauria to Messina, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1031+ hotels available in Messina.

Lauria to Messina - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Lauria to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Maratea to Paolatrain Ic
2. Take the train from Paola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
4h 50m
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lauria to Villa S. Giovannibus Turin
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
5h 25m
€21–61
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Lauria to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
3h 58m
€42–61
Train, ferry via Praja-Ajeta-Tortora
1. Take the train from Praja-Ajeta-Tortora to Paolatrain Re
2. Take the train from Paola to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
6h 4m

Lauria to Messina by bus, foot, and car ferry

4Weekly Services

5h 25mAverage Duration

€21Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lauria to Messina.

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Distance: 271.8 km
Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Lauria, Italy and Messina, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Lauria to Messina. However, you can take the taxi to Maratea, take the train to Paola, take the train to Villa S.Giovanni, walk to Villa S.Giovanni, then take the ferry to Messina Marittima. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lauria to Messina Marittima via Villa S. Giovanni and Villa San Giovanni in around 5h 25m.

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