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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Messina is to bus via Caserta which costs €100 - €190 and takes 27h 31m.

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 48m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Messina. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Messina via Turin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 35m.

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 32m.

How far is it from Lyon to Messina?

The distance between Lyon and Messina is 1358 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 48m 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus 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 24h 35m and costs €110 - €210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €360 and takes 24h 32m.

Where does the Lyon to Messina bus arrive?

Lyon to Messina bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus 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 1076+ hotels available in Messina.

Lyon to Messina - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 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 48m
€90–260
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
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 40m
€81–291
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 - Gerland Bus Station to Turin - Vittorio Emanuele Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Turin to Messinabus N597
24h 35m
€115–207
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
€203–310
Train to Turin Caselle Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
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 38m
€81–225
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 37m
€101–319
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane LYS - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
8h 55m
€120–251
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 32m
€211–357
Bus via Caserta
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Naples - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Caserta Viale Vittorio Veneto to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Autoservizi Salemi S201
27h 31m
€105–186

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

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2h 10mAverage Duration

€38Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,358.2 km
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Messina via Turin in around 24h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Messina Centrale via Torino Porta Susa and Torino Porta Nuova in around 24h 32m.

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