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

The cheapest way to get from Leuca to Messina is to bus via Maglie which costs €30 - €45 and takes 10h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leuca to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 6h 56m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Leuca and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Leuca to Messina. However, there are services departing from Via Padova, Santa Maria di Leuca and arriving at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Maglie Megapark Via Otranto. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 29m.

How far is it from Leuca to Messina?

The distance between Leuca and Messina is 492 km.

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

The best way to get from Leuca to Messina without a car is to bus via Maglie which takes 10h 29m and costs €30 - €45.

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

It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Leuca to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leuca to Messina bus from?

Leuca to Messina bus services, operated by S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto, depart from Via Padova, Santa Maria di Leuca station.

Where does the Leuca to Messina bus arrive?

Leuca to Messina bus services, operated by S.T.P. di Terra d' Otranto, arrive at Maglie station.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1005+ hotels available in Messina.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Leuca to Messina by bus, train, 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.

Bus via Maglie
best
1. Take the bus from Via Padova, Santa Maria di Leuca to Magliebus 128 / ...
2. Take the bus from Maglie Megapark Via Otranto to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
10h 29m
€32–45
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazze to Lecce - Viale Gallipolibus 108 / ...
2. Take the train from Lecce to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Villa S.Giovannitrain Re
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
10h 40m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Leuca to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
6h 56m
€80–116
Bus
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazze to Gallipoli, Piazza Cimiterobus 108
2. Take the bus from Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero to Messinabus N595
11h 10m
€33–55

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Leuca to Messina.

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Distance: 492.4 km
Duration: 10h 29m

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

You can take a bus from Via Padova, Santa Maria di Leuca to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Maglie and Maglie Megapark Via Otranto in around 10h 29m.

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