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

The cheapest way to get from Lecce to Messina is to bus which costs €28 - €90 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lecce to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 6h 1m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Lecce and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Lecce to Messina?

The distance between Lecce and Messina is 472 km.

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

The best way to get from Lecce to Messina without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 7h 8m and costs €35 - €110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Lecce to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lecce to Messina bus from?

Lecce to Messina bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene station.

Where does the Lecce to Messina bus arrive?

Lecce to Messina bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Lecce to Messina?

Book your Lecce to Messina bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1011+ hotels available in Messina.

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

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

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

Train, car ferry
best
1. Take the train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
2. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
7h 8m
€35–105
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
7h 25m
€28–90
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Lecce to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
6h 1m
€73–105
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Lecce to Villa San Giovannibus N595
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
7h 49m
€32–122

Lecce to Messina by train and car ferry

7Weekly Services

7h 8mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 472 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica twice daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 7h 25m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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