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Rome to Messina Route Summary

Rome to Messina bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 6 daily bus departures available, including 4 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Rome bus station at 01:15h, arriving at Messina bus station at 10:20h the same day. While latest bus departs at 20:15h, arriving at 05:50h the following day.
Departure station and country RomeItaly
Arrival station and country MessinaItaly
Travel Distance 700 km
Average Trip Duration 07h 47min
Total Departures 6
Popular Operators FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi
Lowest Price €34
Transportation Options Bus

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Getting from Rome and Messina by bus

The shortest travel distance between Rome and Messina is 700 km. 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 toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Messina earlier, there are 4 night buses from Rome to Messina. The overnight buses depart between and 20:15 and arrive between 04:40 and 06:50 the same day.

Bus companies operating the Rome to Messina route

There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.1 FlixBus
6.5 Itabus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Rome or Messina bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check 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 tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €34 (One-Way) or €68 (Return).

Travel reviews for Rome to Messina bus

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Other popular destinations from Messina

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Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 700 km.

The average travel time between the stations is 07:47 hours.

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €34.

The average number of daily departures is 6. 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.

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

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.

To travel from Rome to Messina by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

The earliest is at 01:15 and the latest is at 20:15.

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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