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

The cheapest way to get from Leuca to Messina is to bus via Gallipoli which costs €40 - €60 and takes 12h 56m.

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 57m 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 Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazze and arriving at Messina via Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

How far is it from Leuca to Messina?

The distance between Leuca and Messina is 583 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 which takes 11h 10m and costs €40 - €80.

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

It takes approximately 11h 10m 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 Salento in bus, depart from Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazze station.

Where does the Leuca to Messina bus arrive?

Leuca to Messina bus services, operated by Salento in bus, arrive at Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero station.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1213+ hotels available in Messina.

Leuca to Messina - 3 ways to travel via bus, car, and ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Leuca to Messina by bus, car, or ferry

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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
€43–80
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Leuca to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
6h 57m
€81–118
Bus via Gallipoli
1. Take the bus from Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazze to Gallipoli, Piazza Cimiterobus 108
2. Take the bus from Gallipoli to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
12h 56m
€43–60

Leuca to Messina by bus

7Weekly Buses

11h 10mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 583.4 km
Duration: 11h 10m

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

You can take a bus from Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazze to Messina via Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero in around 11h 10m.

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