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.
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.
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Other popular destinations from Palermo
If you're wondering which other destinations you can visit when travelling from Palermo, below are some of the most popular routes that other travellers have booked tickets for:
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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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