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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bologna to Messina from various bus operators like FlixBus, Itabus or Autoservizi Salemi for the next days.

today

$55

tomorrow

$64

Saturday

$47

Sunday

$47

Monday

$36

Tuesday

$53

Wednesday

$35

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 0m	4:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/4/2025 4:20:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Itabus	15h 10m	2:35 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$64	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/4/2025 2:35:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Itabus	21h 40m	9:10 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$80	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/4/2025 9:10:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $80 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 40m
Autoservizi Salemi	14h 10m	2:30 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$99	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/4/2025 2:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
FlixBus	18h 50m	1:00 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	7:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$118	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/4/2025 1:00:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/4/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $118 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 0m	4:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/5/2025 4:20:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
Itabus	21h 40m	9:10 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$66	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/5/2025 9:10:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 40m
Itabus	15h 10m	2:35 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$70	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/5/2025 2:35:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Itabus	21h 5m	9:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$78	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/5/2025 9:45:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 5m
FlixBus	18h 50m	1:00 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	7:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$109	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/5/2025 1:00:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $28? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  19h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:45 AM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/7/2025 12:45:00 AM to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:55 AM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 12/7/2025 11:55:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Travel time is 5h 5m longer, but you will save $28

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	21h 5m	9:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/6/2025 9:45:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 5m
Itabus	15h 10m	2:35 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/6/2025 2:35:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	14h 0m	4:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/6/2025 4:20:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	18h 15m	11:40 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:55 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/6/2025 11:40:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Autoservizi Salemi	14h 10m	2:30 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$100	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/6/2025 2:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  19h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:45 AM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/7/2025 12:45:00 AM to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:55 AM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 12/7/2025 11:55:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Travel time is 5h 5m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	15h 10m	2:35 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/7/2025 2:35:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
Itabus	20h 20m	10:30 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$63	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/7/2025 10:30:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
Itabus	21h 40m	9:10 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/7/2025 9:10:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 40m
FlixBus	14h 0m	4:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/7/2025 4:20:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	18h 15m	11:40 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:55 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/7/2025 11:40:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  19h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:45 AM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/7/2025 12:45:00 AM to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:55 AM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 12/7/2025 11:55:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Travel time is 5h 5m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	15h 10m	2:35 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$36	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/8/2025 2:35:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	14h 0m	4:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/8/2025 4:20:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	15h 40m	6:40 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	10:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/8/2025 6:40:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
Autoservizi Salemi	14h 10m	2:30 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$111	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/8/2025 2:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $111 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	15h 10m	2:35 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$53	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/9/2025 2:35:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	14h 0m	4:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/9/2025 4:20:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	19h 56m	11:54 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	7:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/9/2025 11:54:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 56m
FlixBus	18h 15m	11:40 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:55 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/9/2025 11:40:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  19h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:45 AM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/7/2025 12:45:00 AM to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:55 AM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 12/7/2025 11:55:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Travel time is 5h 5m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	15h 10m	2:35 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$35	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/10/2025 2:35:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	14h 0m	4:20 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/10/2025 4:20:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
FlixBus	18h 15m	11:40 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:55 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/10/2025 11:40:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Autoservizi Salemi	14h 10m	2:30 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$100	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 12/10/2025 2:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $100 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bologna to Messina is $35 on 12/12/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bologna and Messina

See here how frequent the connections between Bologna and Messina are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Bologna to Messina. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Bologna and Messina.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 36 buses from Bologna to Messina, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bologna and Messina, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bologna to Messina

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi that travel 11 times every day by bus from Bologna to Messina in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bologna to Messina starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus	$35
Fastest Bus	14h 0m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:54 PM
Daily Bus Routes	11 Ø
Distance	487.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi and OneBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bologna to Messina

Every day, 11 buses from 4 bus companies leave Bologna for Messina: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$55

Friday 12/05

$73

Saturday 12/06

$47

Sunday 12/07

$47

Monday 12/08

$72

Tuesday 12/09

$53

Wednesday 12/10

$100

Thursday 12/11

$47

Friday 12/12

$35

Saturday 12/13

$35

Sunday 12/14

$47

Monday 12/15

$54

Tuesday 12/16

$73

Wednesday 12/17

$90

Thursday 12/18

$102

Friday 12/19

$66

Saturday 12/20

$132

Sunday 12/21

$113

Monday 12/22

$116

Tuesday 12/23

$132

Wednesday 12/24

$58

Thursday 12/25

$77

Friday 12/26

$132

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Bologna to Messina

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bologna to Messina, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $35, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bologna to Messina. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $53.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bologna to Messina, with $35. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $74.

How to save money travelling from Bologna to Messina

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bologna to Messina in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bologna to Messina, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bologna to Messina are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bologna to Messina

These are the most booked bus companies between Bologna to Messina from our users.

FlixBus from Bologna to Messina

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bologna to Messina:

Cheapest Price	$55
Fastest Bus	14h 0m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Last Bus	11:54 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/2/2025

All bus stations and stops in Bologna and Messina

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bologna and Messina.

Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station

Piazza XX Settembre 6

Piazza Roosevelt Bus Stop

Fiere Train Station

Via Ondina Valla

San Biagio Cefalonia Bus Stop

Casteldebole Train Station

Piazza della Repubblica

Piazza della Repubblica 25

Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop

SS114 Orientale Sicula Bus Stop

V. Nazionale; 56 - S. Margherita Bus Stop

Viale Gazzi Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bologna to Messina? Compare all modes of transports from Bologna to Messina.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bologna to Messina

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bologna to Messina? Or which bus companies serve the route Bologna to Messina? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bologna to Messina bus

How much does a Bologna Messina bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $35 and takes 15h 10m to reach Messina. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bologna to Messina?

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $160. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Messina.

On average, how many connections are available from Bologna to Messina each day?

Every day, the Bologna to Messina bus route is served by approximately 11 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bologna to Messina take?

The fastest bus from Bologna to Messina is offered by FlixBus and takes 14h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $55. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bologna to Messina?

The earliest bus arriving in Messina from Bologna starts at 1:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bologna to Messina?

The latest bus trip departing from Bologna for Messina starts at 11:54 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bologna Messina route?

When traveling by bus from Bologna to Messina, passengers can travel with FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Messina?

You can check all the direct connections between Bologna and Messina by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi.

What can I take with me on the Bologna to Messina bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bologna Messina bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bologna Messina bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bologna to Messina on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bologna to Messina

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Bologna and to Messina

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bologna and to Messina. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!