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

The cheapest way to get from Lucca to Messina is to bus which costs €40 - €120 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lucca to Messina is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 37m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Lucca and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Lucca to Messina. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Messina via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Lucca and Messina?

No, there is no direct train from Lucca to Messina. However, there are services departing from Lucca and arriving at Messina Centrale via Pisa Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 7m.

How far is it from Lucca to Messina?

The distance between Lucca and Messina is 921 km.

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

The best way to get from Lucca to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 35m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Lucca to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Messina bus from?

Lucca to Messina bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lucca station.

Where do I catch the Lucca to Messina train from?

Lucca to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Pisa Centrale station.

Where does the Lucca to Messina bus arrive?

Lucca to Messina bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Lucca to Messina train arrive?

Lucca to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, arrive at Messina Centrale station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1057+ hotels available in Messina.

Lucca to Messina - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Lucca to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus, night train, 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.

Fly Pisa International Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane PSA - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
5h 19m
€105–258
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lucca to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Messinabus N597 / ...
14h 35m
€41–120
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the train from Florence Santa Maria Novella to Villa San Giovannitrain
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
10h 35m
Night train
1. Take the night train from Pisa Centrale to Messina Centralenighttrain Ini
14h 7m
€88–185
Bus to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Stazione Fs to Firenze T2 Guidoni P2bus
2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FLR - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 57m
€45–170
Fly Pisa International Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane PSA - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
4h 37m
€115–300
Fly Pisa International Airport to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane PSA - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 54m
€116–312
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Lucca to Firenze S.M.N.train Re
2. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Villa San Giovannibus
3. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
14h 51m
€71–126
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Lucca to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
9h 37m
€161–232

Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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2h 5mAverage Duration

€41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lucca to Messina.

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Distance: 920.6 km
Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Lucca to Messina via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 14h 35m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Pisa Centrale to Messina Centrale once a week. Tickets cost €85–180 and the journey takes 12h 36m.

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