Palermo to Messina Bus and Coach

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Palermo to Messina Route Overview

Palermo to Messina bus and coach is a popular way of travelling.There are up to 10 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Palermo at 07:00h, arriving at Messina at 09:45h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 17:10h, arriving at 21:25h the same day.
Departure station and country Palermo, Italy
Arrival station and country Messina, Italy
Travel Distance 140 mi
Average Trip Duration 03h 47min
Total Departures 10
Popular Operators FlixBus, Sais Autolinee
Lowest Price £12
Transportation Options Coach, Train


Traveling by coach from Palermo to Messina

The shortest travel distance between Palermo and Messina is 140 mi. The fastest coach which departs at 07:05 has a travel time of 02:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 04:55h. Booking your train tickets in advance is recommended to guarantee your seat, especially if you're travelling during peak travel times.

Bus companies operating the Palermo to Messina route

There are 3 bus companies operating this route. These companies have not been reviewed by travellers yet. Below is a list of the most popular bus companies on this route.

7.1 FlixBus
6.6 Itabus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Palermo or Messina coach stations, including general information and other popular routes, please see the links below.
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  Palermo

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  Messina

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Cheapest tickets

Affordable tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: £12 (One-Way) or £24 (Return).

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Other popular destinations from Messina

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Private Transfers from Palermo to Messina

If you're travelling with a lot of luggage, or prefer the advantage of having door to door service, we also offer affordable private transfers from Palermo to Messina starting from 305 £ where you are able to organise a Sedan, Sedan and Van vehicle for your journey. You can see some of the transfer offers below.


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