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

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

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Lampedusa Airport (LMP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane plane LMP - PMO
    2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain train
    5h 53m
    €103–276

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Lampedusa to Porto Empedocleferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Porto Empedocle to Aeroporto Fontanarossabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Stop to Messina Viale Boccetta Palaculturabus bus
    10h 49m
    €96–160

  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
    10h 48m
    €111–195

  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
    €153–239

Lampedusa to Messina by car ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration15h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€153Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 559.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Lampedusa to Messina. However, you can fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Aeroporto, take the train to Palermo 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 48m.

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