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How to get fromLampedusa to Messinaby plane, train, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Lampedusa to Messina by plane, train, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Lampedusa Airport (LMP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane plane LMP - CTA
    2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    4h 16m
    €80–211

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Lampedusa to Porto Empedocleferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Porto Empedocle to Catania, Via D'Amicobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus bus
    11h 12m
    €88–162

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Lampedusa to Porto Empedocleferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Agrigento Centrale to Termini Imeresetrain train Re
    3. Take the train from Termini Imerese to Messina Centraletrain train Re
    11h 36m
    €104–202

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Lampedusa to Porto Empedoclecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Agrigento to Messinabus bus N590 / ...
    15h 50m
    €86–175

Lampedusa to Messina by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration11h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Lampedusa to Messina. However, you can fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA), walk to Catania Airport, take the bus to Catania, walk to Catania Centrale, then take the train to Messina Centrale. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Lampedusa to Messina Piazza della Repubblica via Porto Empedocle, Porto Empedocle, Catania, Via D'Amico, and Catania Central Bus Station in around 11h 12m.

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