The cheapest and fastest buses from Messina to Milan
Cheapest price
€52
Average price
€105
Fastest journey
17 h 30 m
Average duration
18 h 19 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
964 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Messina to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Milan will cost around €105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €52.
Of the 14 buses that leave Messina for Milan on Sat, Aug 29, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct buses cover the 964 km distance in an average of 18 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 30 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest buses will take 19 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
4182 · 240211:20 PM19h30Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)6:50 PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)€521One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:55 AM18h20Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)5:15 AMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)€661One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 AM19h00Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)5:55 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano€661One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 PM17h30Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)1:45 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano€661One-way0 transfers
388810:20 AM19h20Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)5:40 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano€701One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:15 PM17h30Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)1:45 PMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano€661One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus8:15 PM18h20Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)2:35 PMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)€1191One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:55 AM18h20Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)5:15 AMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)€661One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:25 PM18h25Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)7:50 AMMilano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)€1181One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:55 AM19h00Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)5:55 AMMilano, Autostazione Lampugnano€661One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Messina to Milan
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Messina to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €33. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, and a train costs an average of €40.
Distance: 964 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€61 Average price Cheapest | €100 Average price | €72 Average price |
16h 50m Average total duration 16h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 45m Average total duration 14h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Messina to Milan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Messina to Milan buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3888 | 10:20 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 19h20 | 5:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:55 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 19h10 | 6:05 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 18h25 | 7:50 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 19h10 | 8:35 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 17h30 | 1:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 18h20 | 2:35 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
S202 · S122 | 9:15 PM Messina | 15h55 | 1:10 PM Milano, San Donato M3 | 1 transfer | |
S202 · S122 | 9:15 PM Messina | 16h35 | 1:50 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 19h40 | 5:10 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 21h00 | 6:30 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
2126 | 9:35 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 19h05 | 4:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 transfersDirect | |
4182 · 2402 | 11:20 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 19h30 | 6:50 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 19h25 | 8:55 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 20h10 | 9:40 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Messina to Milan
Buses from Messina to Milan run on average 11 times per day, taking around 16h 20m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €33 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 964 km distance in 16h 35m.
Distance 964 km |
Average bus duration 16h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price €33 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 16h 35m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Salemi from Messina to MilanYou can travel by bus between Messina to Milan with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Salemi for as low as €33. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Messina to Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina to Milan by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Autoservizi Salemi
- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's best to check the terms during booking.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Autoservizi Salemi
- Two pieces of luggage: one large suitcase for the hold and one smaller backpack for on-board.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Messina to Milan
Most Messina to Milan buses use the Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair, with some services arriving at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato). Use this guide to compare Messina and Milan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Milan station do buses from Messina arrive at?
Getting to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano from Milan city centre
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano bus station facilities and services
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km), Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) from Milan city centre
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) bus station facilities and services
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Elevators, ramps.
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