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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Leuca is to bus via Gallipoli which costs €40 - €60 and takes 12h 58m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Leuca is to ferry and drive which takes 6h 48m and costs €75 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Leuca?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Leuca. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazze via Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 46m.

How far is it from Messina to Leuca?

The distance between Messina and Leuca is 577 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Leuca without a car is to bus which takes 10h 46m and costs €40 - €75.

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

It takes approximately 10h 46m to get from Messina to Leuca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Leuca bus from?

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

Where does the Messina to Leuca bus arrive?

Messina to Leuca bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero station.

Where can I stay near Leuca?

There are 3110+ hotels available in Leuca.

Messina to Leuca - 3 ways to travel via bus, ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Messina to Leuca by bus, ferry, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Messina to Gallipoli, Piazza Cimiterobus N595
2. Take the bus from Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero to Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazzebus 108
10h 46m
€44–75
Bus via Gallipoli
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Gallipolibus
2. Take the bus from Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero to Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazzebus 108
12h 58m
€42–56
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Leucacar
6h 48m
€77–122

Messina to Leuca by bus

7Weekly Buses

10h 46mAverage Duration

€44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 576.5 km
Duration: 10h 46m

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

You can take a bus from Messina to Santa Maria di Leuca - Piazzale Le Terrazze via Gallipoli, Piazza Cimitero in around 10h 46m.

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