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

The cheapest way to get from Leuca to Messina is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 11h 10m.

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 562 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 and train and ferry which takes 10h 38m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 10h 38m 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 1133+ 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, train, ferry
best
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 Fr / ...
4. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
10h 38m
Bus
cheapest
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
€38–70
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Leuca to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
6h 57m
€81–117
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

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Leuca to Messina.

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Distance: 561.5 km
Duration: 10h 38m

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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