Rome to Messina Bus: Book Your Seat for Less

Q: What is the distance between Rome and Messina?

The distance between these two places is a total of 435 mi.

Q: What is the average travel time between Rome and Messina?

The average travel time between the stations is 08:17 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Rome to Messina?

The ticket prices begin from $47.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Rome to Messina?

The average number of daily departures is 9. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Rome to Messina?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a layover, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a layover involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Rome to Messina?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

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Rome to Messina Route Summary

Rome to Messina bus is a popular way of traveling. We found up to 9 bus departures, including 9 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Rome at 01:15h, arriving at Messina at 10:20h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 20:15h, arriving at 05:50h the following day.

Departure station and country Rome, Italy

Arrival station and country Messina, Italy

Travel Distance 435 mi

Average Trip Duration 08h 17min

Total Departures 9

Popular Operators Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus

Lowest Price $47

Transportation Options Bus

Traveling by bus from Rome to Messina

The shortest travel distance between Rome and Messina is 435 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 20:00 has a travel time of h. The longest travel time on the route is 13:35h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Messina earlier, there are 9 overnight buses from Rome to Messina. The overnight buses depart between and 20:15 and arrive between 04:40 and 06:50 the same day. Given the fact that both the distance and travel time between the two stations is 435 mi and 07:38 respectively, all the bus departures for this route will include overnight travel. You can see some of them below.

Bus companies

There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have not been rated yet by the clients. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.

Autoservizi Salemi

8.8

FlixBus

7.1

Itabus

6.5

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Rome or Messina, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

Rome

You can see information about the departure station and stops Rome here.

Messina

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Messina here.

Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: $47 (One-Way) or $94 (Return).

Trip reviews from Rome to Messina

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Other popular destinations from Rome

If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Rome, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Rome to Rome Fiumicino (Airport)

Rome to Rome Ciampino (Airport)

Rome to Matera

Rome to Porto d Ascoli

Rome to San Giovanni Rotondo

Rome to Venice - Mestre

Rome to Civitanova Marche

Rome to Reggio calabria

Rome to San Benedetto del Tronto

Rome to Lamezia

Rome to Venice

Rome to Prague

Other popular destinations from Messina

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Messina, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Messina to Catania (Airport)

Messina to Bielsko-Biala

Messina to Czestochowa

Rome to Messina Bus Summary

Route Overview	Key Info
Departure Station	Rome
Destination Station	Messina
Daily Departures	Over 9 bus departures , including more than 9 night buses.
Earliest Departures	01:15 AM
Latest Departure	08:15 PM
Travel Distance	435 mi
Travel Time	08:17

Frequently asked questions

What is the distance between Rome and Messina?

What is the average travel time between Rome and Messina?

What is the ticket price for the journey from Rome to Messina?

How many daily departures are there from Rome to Messina?

Are all the buses direct on the route from Rome to Messina?

What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Rome to Messina?