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

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Lecce is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 7h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Messina to Lecce is to ferry and drive which takes 6h 2m and costs €80 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Lecce?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica and arriving at Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 20m.

How far is it from Messina to Lecce?

The distance between Messina and Lecce is 471 km.

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

The best way to get from Messina to Lecce without a car is to ferry and train which takes 7h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Messina to Lecce, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Messina to Lecce bus from?

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

Where does the Messina to Lecce bus arrive?

Messina to Lecce bus services, operated by SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, arrive at Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lecce?

There are 2750+ hotels available in Lecce.

Messina to Lecce - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Messina to Lecce by ferry, train, bus, car, or plane

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Ferry, train (Trenitalia)
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Lamezia Terme C.train Fr
3. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Leccetrain Ic
7h 16m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Benebus
7h 20m
€30–45
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Leccecar
6h 2m
€82–122
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Catania Centraletrain
2. Fly from Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS)plane CTA - BDS
7h 51m
€97–178
Ferry, train via Amantea (Trenitalia)
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Amanteatrain Re
3. Take the train from Amantea to Leccetrain Ic
7h 29m
Bus via Cosenza
1. Take the bus from Messina Main Train Station to Cosenza Bus Stationbus Itabus
2. Take the bus from Cosenza to Leccebus
9h 14m
€35–70

Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) to Brindisi Airport (BDS) flights

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Distance: 471.2 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Messina - Piazza della Repubblica to Lecce, Piazzale Carmelo Bene twice daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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