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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Rome to Messina
Cheapest price
€34
Average price
€47
Fastest journey
7 h 30 m
Average duration
9 h 13 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Messina will cost around €47 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €34.
Of the 7 buses that leave Rome for Messina on Wed, Dec 03, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Dec 03 the direct buses cover the 487 km distance in an average of 9 h 13 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 30 m .
On Wed, Dec 03 the slowest buses will take 10 h 55 m 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Rome to Messina
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Rome to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €23.
Distance: 487 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
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€43 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price | €97 Average price |
10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Rome to Messina bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Messina buses for today, Tuesday, December 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 7:55 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 10h55 | 6:50 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2125 | 6:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 10h15 | 4:45 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 10h50 | 9:20 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, December 3 | |||||
| FlixBus | 12:15 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h05 | 9:20 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Rome to Messina
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Buses from Rome to Messina run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €15 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 487 km distance in 9h 5m.
Distance 487 km |
Average bus duration 9h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 9h 5m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Rome to MessinaYou can travel by bus between Rome to Messina with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €15. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Rome to Messina
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome to Messina 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 Messina, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Rome, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Rome, Termini (G), Rome, Roma Ostiense and Rome, Termini. When arriving in Messina, you can end your route in coach stations like Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale), Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia and Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Rome, Termini (G), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale), located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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Popular bus stations from Rome to Messina
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Dining
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Ticket Office
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ristorante Italiano (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Caffè del Terminal (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 520, 720 Train: Leonardo Express
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