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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Lugano is to drive and car ferry which costs SFr 150 - SFr 240 and takes 25h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Lugano is to drive and car ferry which takes 25h 25m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 240.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Messina and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Messina and Lugano?

No, there is no direct train from Messina to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Messina Centrale and arriving at Lugano via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 14m.

How far is it from Messina to Lugano?

The distance between Messina and Lugano is 1081 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Lugano without a car is to ferry and train which takes 11h 55m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Messina to Lugano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Lugano bus from?

Messina to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Messina station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Lugano train from?

Messina to Lugano train services, operated by Fs, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Where does the Messina to Lugano bus arrive?

Messina to Lugano bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Messina to Lugano train arrive?

Messina to Lugano train services, operated by Fs, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lugano?

There are 4484+ hotels available in Lugano.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Messina to Lugano by ferry, plane, train, bus, car, car ferry, or night train

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

Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane REG - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 28m
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Messina to Port of Palermocar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Palermo to Port of Genoacarferry
3. Drive from Port of Genoa to Luganocar
25h 25m
CHF 152–236
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
11h 55m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus N597 / ...
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 40m
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Reggio di Calabriaferry
2. Fly from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane REG - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
6h 31m
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane CTA - MXP
3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
7h 11m
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CTA - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
7h 19m
Train to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane CTA - BGY
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
7h 48m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Messina to Milano Malpensa Aeroportobus Messina - Milano Malpensa Aeroporto
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T2 to Luganotrain S50
22h 21m
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Milano Centralenighttrain Ini
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain Re80
19h 14m

Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN) flights

26Weekly Planes

2h 37mAverage Duration

CHF 55Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Messina to Lugano.

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Distance: 1,081 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Lugano, Switzerland?

You can take a bus from Messina to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 19h 40m.

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