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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
    3h 56m
    €80–212

  2. 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
    10h 40m
    €103–202

  3. 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 8m
    €87–164

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Lampedusa to Porto Empedoclecarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Agrigento to Messinabus bus N528 / ...
    16h 10m
    €87–187

Lampedusa to Messina by ferry, bus, foot, and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration10h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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 Centrale via Porto Empedocle, Porto Empedocle - Autostazione Porto, Agrigento - piazz.le Fratelli Rosselli, Agrigento Centrale, and Termini Imerese in around 10h 40m.

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