The average bus between Bari Airport (BRI) and Messina takes 14h 11m and the fastest bus takes 9h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bari Airport (BRI) to Messina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Bari Airport (BRI) and Messina. The earliest departure is at 11:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bari Airport (BRI) is at 11:45 PM which arrives into Messina at 4:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Matera piazza Matteotti and take an average of 14h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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14h 25m • 2 changes
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16h 55m • 2 changes
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14h 25m • 2 changes
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16h 55m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct bus from Bari Airport (BRI) to Messina. However, there are services departing from Bari Airport (BRI) station and arriving at Messina station via Matera piazza Matteotti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 11m.
Bari Airport (BRI) to Messina bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., depart from Bari Airport station.
Bari Airport (BRI) to Messina bus services, operated by Sita Sud S.r.l., arrive at Messina - Piazza della Repubblica station.
The distance between Bari Airport (BRI) and Messina is 343 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a bus from Bari Airport to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica via Matera piazza Matteotti, Matera, and Scanzano Jonico in around 9h 5m.