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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 Itabus, FlixBus or Autoservizi Salemi for the next days.

today

$59

tomorrow

$50

Saturday

$57

Sunday

$52

Monday

$42

Tuesday

$58

Wednesday

$44

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	16h 50m	11:20 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:10 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$59	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/6/2026 11:20:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/7/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m
Itabus	15h 45m	2:00 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$92	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/6/2026 2:00:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/7/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 45m
FlixBus	19h 56m	11:54 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	7:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$121	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/6/2026 11:54:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/7/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $121 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 56m
FlixBus	16h 55m	1:35 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:30 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$124	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/6/2026 1:35:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/7/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
FlixBus	16h 30m	6:40 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	11:10 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$124	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/6/2026 6:40:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/7/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $124 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Villa San Giovanni to Bologna via Messina, you can save more than $39? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 66%
  
  0h 49m
  
  0 mi
  
  4:16 PM
  
  Villa San Giovanni
  Station
  
  5:05 PM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  487 mi
  
  Bologna
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from goes from Station, Villa San Giovanni (Italy) at 8/6/2026 4:16:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/6/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 49m
Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  19h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:45 AM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/7/2026 12:45:00 AM to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 8/7/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 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
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 8/7/2026 11:55:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/7/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Travel time is 3h 20m longer, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	17h 15m	10:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:10 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$50	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/7/2026 10:55:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/8/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
Itabus	16h 50m	11:20 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:10 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$50	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/7/2026 11:20:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/8/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m
FlixBus	13h 55m	4:25 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/7/2026 4:25:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/8/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Autoservizi Salemi	14h 10m	2:30 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$103	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/7/2026 2:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/8/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $103 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	$135	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/7/2026 1:00:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/7/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $135 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	16h 50m	11:20 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:10 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$57	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/8/2026 11:20:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/9/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m
Itabus	17h 15m	10:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:10 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$60	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/8/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/9/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
Autoservizi Salemi	14h 10m	2:30 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$110	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/8/2026 2:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/9/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
FlixBus	15h 35m	7:35 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	11:10 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$116	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/8/2026 7:35:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/9/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $116 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m
FlixBus	13h 55m	4:25 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$134	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/8/2026 4:25:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/9/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $134 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Villa San Giovanni to Bologna via Messina, you can save more than $31? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 54%
  
  0h 59m
  
  0 mi
  
  5:51 AM
  
  Villa San Giovanni
  Station
  
  6:50 AM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  487 mi
  
  Bologna
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from goes from Station, Villa San Giovanni (Italy) at 8/8/2026 5:51:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/8/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 59m
Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  16h 50m
  
  0
  
  11:20 AM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  7:40 PM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/10/2026 11:20:00 AM to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 8/10/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
- Itabus
  
  7h 10m
  
  0
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  4:10 AM
  
  Messina
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 8/10/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/11/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	17h 15m	10:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:10 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$52	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/9/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/10/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
Itabus	16h 50m	11:20 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:10 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$53	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/9/2026 11:20:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/10/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m
FlixBus	13h 55m	4:25 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/9/2026 4:25:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/10/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Autoservizi Salemi	14h 10m	2:30 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$110	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/9/2026 2:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/10/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $110 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
FlixBus	15h 35m	7:35 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	11:10 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$123	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/9/2026 7:35:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/10/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $123 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  16h 50m
  
  0
  
  11:20 AM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  7:40 PM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/10/2026 11:20:00 AM to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 8/10/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
- Itabus
  
  7h 10m
  
  0
  
  9:00 PM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  4:10 AM
  
  Messina
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $24
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 8/10/2026 9:00:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/11/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 10m
Travel time is 2h 55m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	17h 15m	10:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:10 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$42	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/10/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/11/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m
Itabus	16h 50m	11:20 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:10 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/10/2026 11:20:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/11/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m
FlixBus	13h 55m	4:25 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/10/2026 4:25:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/11/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Autoservizi Salemi	14h 10m	2:30 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$99	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/10/2026 2:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/11/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $99 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
FlixBus	19h 56m	11:54 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	7:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/10/2026 11:54:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/11/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 56m

Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  17h 55m
  
  0
  
  1:50 AM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/12/2026 1:50:00 AM to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 8/12/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
- Itabus
  
  8h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:45 AM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  7:45 PM
  
  Messina
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 8/12/2026 11:45:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/12/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 55m	4:25 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/11/2026 4:25:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/12/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Itabus	16h 40m	3:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	7:45 PM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$69	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/11/2026 3:05:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/11/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $69 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
Itabus	19h 55m	10:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$70	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/11/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/12/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m
FlixBus	16h 40m	6:30 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	11:10 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/11/2026 6:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/12/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
Autoservizi Salemi	14h 10m	2:30 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$98	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/11/2026 2:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/12/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $98 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Villa San Giovanni to Bologna via Messina, you can save more than $35? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 60%
  
  0h 59m
  
  0 mi
  
  6:46 PM
  
  Villa San Giovanni
  Station
  
  7:45 PM
  
  Messina
  Central Station
  
  487 mi
  
  Bologna
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from goes from Station, Villa San Giovanni (Italy) at 8/11/2026 6:46:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/11/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 59m
Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  17h 55m
  
  0
  
  1:50 AM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/12/2026 1:50:00 AM to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 8/12/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
- Itabus
  
  8h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:45 AM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  7:45 PM
  
  Messina
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 8/12/2026 11:45:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/12/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 55m	4:25 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/12/2026 4:25:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/13/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
Itabus	19h 55m	10:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/12/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/13/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 55m
Itabus	16h 40m	3:05 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	7:45 PM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$81	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/12/2026 3:05:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/12/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 40m
FlixBus	16h 30m	6:40 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	11:10 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$84	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/12/2026 6:40:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/13/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
Autoservizi Salemi	14h 10m	2:30 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$101	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/12/2026 2:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/13/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $101 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 $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  17h 55m
  
  0
  
  1:50 AM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  9:15 AM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 8/12/2026 1:50:00 AM to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 8/12/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
- Itabus
  
  8h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:45 AM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  7:45 PM
  
  Messina
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 8/12/2026 11:45:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 8/12/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $6

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bologna to Messina is $33 on 8/15/2026. 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.

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 32 daily buses from Bologna to Messina. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 8 daily coaches between Bologna and Messina.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 45 buses from Bologna to Messina, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Bologna and Messina, with 28 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bologna to Messina

Compare all providers like Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi that travel 21 times every day by bus from Bologna to Messina in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bologna to Messina starting from $33!

Cheapest Bus	$33
Fastest Bus	13h 55m
Earliest Bus	11:20 AM
Latest Bus	11:54 PM
Daily Bus Routes	21 Ø
Distance	487.1 miles
Bus Companies	Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi and OneBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bologna to Messina

Every day, 21 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 08/06/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$59

Friday 08/07

$50

Saturday 08/08

$57

Sunday 08/09

$52

Monday 08/10

$42

Tuesday 08/11

$58

Wednesday 08/12

$44

Thursday 08/13

$60

Friday 08/14

$51

Saturday 08/15

$33

Sunday 08/16

$79

Monday 08/17

$92

Tuesday 08/18

$59

Wednesday 08/19

$33

Thursday 08/20

$44

Friday 08/21

$77

Saturday 08/22

$33

Sunday 08/23

$33

Monday 08/24

$33

Tuesday 08/25

$33

Wednesday 08/26

$33

Thursday 08/27

$33

Friday 08/28

$33

Saturday 08/29

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 $32, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bologna to Messina. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $33.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bologna to Messina, with $32. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $82.

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.

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

San Biagio Cefalonia Bus Stop

Farini Bus Stop

Piazza della Repubblica

Piazza della Repubblica 25

Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop

Viale Gazzi Bus Stop

SS114 Orientale Sicula Bus Stop

SS114 Bus Stop

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 $33 and takes 17h 15m 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 $33 and $174. 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 21 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 13h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $59. 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 11:20 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 Itabus, FlixBus 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: Itabus, FlixBus 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Bologna to Messina?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 21 daily trips between Bologna and Messina. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Bologna to Messina?

Prices and availability for 21 trips between Bologna and Messina change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

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!