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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Messina is to train and fly which costs €70 - €270 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Messina is to fly and train which takes 7h 54m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Messina station. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Messina Main Train Station via Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Messina?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Messina. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Messina Centrale via Torino Porta Susa and Torino Porta Nuova. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.

How far is it from Lyon to Messina?

The distance between Lyon and Messina is 1356 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 16h 41m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 54m to get from Lyon to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Messina bus from?

Lyon to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Messina train from?

Lyon to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Messina?

The best way to get from Lyon to Messina is to bus which takes 27h and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €190 - €350 and takes 24h 25m.

Where does the Lyon to Messina bus arrive?

Lyon to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turin station.

Where does the Lyon to Messina train arrive?

Lyon to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Torino Porta Susa station.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Messina?

Book your Lyon to Messina train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1127+ hotels available in Messina.

Lyon to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or train (Trenitalia)

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

Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane LYS - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 54m
€100–269
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain
2. Fly from Turin Caselle Airport (TRN) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane TRN - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
10h 25m
€74–270
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Villa S.Giovannitrain Fr
3. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
16h 41m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Turinbus N406 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II to Messina Main Train Stationbus Itabus
27h
€97–222
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lyon to Port of Genoacar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Genoa to Port of Palermocarferry
3. Drive from Port of Palermo to Messinacar
28h 1m
€197–299
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane GVA - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 48m
€94–287
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane LYS - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 41m
€101–283
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Torino Porta Susatrain Fr
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Nuova to Messina Centraletrain 96701
24h 25m
€199–343

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) flights

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2h 50mAverage Duration

€57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,355.8 km
Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Messina, Italy?

You can take a bus from Lyon to Messina Main Train Station via Turin and Turin Corso Vittorio Emanuele II in around 27h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Messina Centrale via Torino Porta Susa and Torino Porta Nuova in around 24h 25m.

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