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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Lugano is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 150 and takes 20h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Lugano is to bus and fly and train which takes 6h 25m and costs SFr 35 - SFr 170.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Lugano?

No, there is no direct bus from Messina station to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Messina Main Train Station and arriving at Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 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 18m.

How far is it from Messina to Lugano?

The distance between Messina and Lugano is 1227 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 57m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m 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 Itabus S.p.A., depart from Messina Main Train Station.

Where do I catch the Messina to Lugano train from?

Messina to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, depart from Messina Centrale station.

Where does the Messina to Lugano bus arrive?

Messina to Lugano bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Messina to Lugano train arrive?

Messina to Lugano train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity Night, 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?

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Messina to Lugano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, ferry, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Messina to Lugano by bus, plane, train, ferry, 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.

Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
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1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
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
6h 25m
CHF 36–165
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 57m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Luganobus 076 / ...
20h 40m
CHF 43–142
Drive, car ferry
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 122–226
Ferry to Reggio Calabria Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
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 38m
CHF 61–196
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane CTA - LIN
3. Take the train from Monza to Luganotrain
6h 42m
CHF 57–178
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
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
6h 52m
CHF 55–200
Bus to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Messina Viale Boccetta to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Departure Terminalbus
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane CTA - TRN
3. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Milano Centraletrain
4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Luganotrain
8h 7m
CHF 56–189
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 18m
CHF 112–169

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) flights

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Map of how to get from Messina to Lugano.

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Distance: 1,227.1 km
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Messina Main Train Station to Lugano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 20h 40m.

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