The cheapest and fastest buses from Salerno to Messina
Cheapest price
€23
Average price
€48
Fastest journey
6 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 30 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
284 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Salerno to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salerno to Messina will cost around €48 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €23.
Of the 3 buses that leave Salerno for Messina on Wed, Nov 12, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 12 the direct buses cover the 284 km distance in an average of 8 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 50 m .
On Wed, Nov 12 the slowest buses will take 10 h 20 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.






Travel Information
Compare train, bus, ferry, and flight for Salerno to Messina
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salerno to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 284 km
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Most popular Bus | Train | Ferry | Flight |
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€33 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price | €37 Average price | €45 Average price |
6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 0m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Salerno to Messina bus times
The table below shows live departures for Salerno to Messina buses for today, Tuesday, November 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 12:00 PM Salerno, Piazza della Concordia | 6h50 | 6:50 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, November 12 | |||||
![]() | 5:35 AM Salerno | 10h20 | 3:55 PM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Salerno to Messina
Buses from Salerno to Messina run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 284 km distance in 6h 5m.
Distance 284 km |
Average bus duration 6h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 5m |
First bus 01:30 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Salerno to MessinaYou can travel by bus between Salerno to Messina with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Salerno to Messina
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Salerno 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 Salerno, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Salerno, Terminal Bus Vinciprova, Salerno, Piazza della Concordia and Salerno, Piazza Montpellier. When arriving in Messina, you can end your route in coach stations like Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale), Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) and Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Salerno, Terminal Bus Vinciprova, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 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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