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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Lago is to bus and line 19 bus via Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro which costs €12 - €17 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Lago is to ferry and drive which takes 2h 1m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Lago?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Lago. However, there are services departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Lago via Cosenza - Autostazione. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.

How far is it from Messina to Lago?

The distance between Messina and Lago is 158 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Lago without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 4h 19m and costs €12 - €55.

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

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Messina to Lago, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Lago bus from?

Messina to Lago bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, depart from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.

Where does the Messina to Lago bus arrive?

Messina to Lago bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro station.

Where can I stay near Lago?

There are 462+ hotels available in Lago.

Messina to Lago - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and line 19 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Lago by car ferry, train, bus, 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.

Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to AmanteaRe
4h 19m
€12–55
Bus, line 19 bus via Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro
2. Take the bus from Cosenza - Autostazione to Lago19
5h 11m
€12–16
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanni
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Lago
2h 1m
€26–38
Bus, line 19 bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Cosenza Bus StationItabus
2. Take the bus from Cosenza - Autostazione to Lago19
5h 34m
€13–68

Messina to Lago by bus and foot

6Weekly Services

5h 11mAverage Duration

€12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.9 km
Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Lago, Calabria, Italy?

You can take a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Lago via Cosenza - Piazza Maestri del Lavoro and Cosenza - Autostazione in around 5h 11m.

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