- Distance: 707 km
- Duration: 9h 41m
The average bus between Rome and Messina takes 9h 41m and the fastest bus takes 8h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rome 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 4 times a day between Rome and Messina. The earliest departure is at 1:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Rome is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Messina at 6:30 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Rome to Messina? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rome station and arriving at Messina station. Services depart 4 times a day, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 9h 41m.
Rome to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.
Rome to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Messina Centrale Station.
Book your Rome to Messina bus tickets online with FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
The distance between Rome and Messina is 487.2 km. The road distance is 707 km.
Autoservizi Salemi Srl operates a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Messina Centrale Station twice daily. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 8h 40m. Three other operators also service this route.
