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Compare all timetables for the bus from Florence to Messina

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

today
$42
tomorrow
$36
Friday
$41
Saturday
$32
Sunday
$42
Monday
$25
Tuesday
$34

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 35m 5:45 PM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 6:20 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Florence to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      13h 20m
      0
      4:25 PM
      Florence
      Villa Costanza Bus Station
      10:25 PM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Distribusion
      7h 10m
      0
      10:35 PM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      5:45 AM
      Messina
      Central Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 20m 6:00 PM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 6:20 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $36
Itabus 14h 20m 3:25 PM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 5:45 AM Messina Central Station  Premium Economy $36
FlixBus 15h 10m 4:40 AM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 7:50 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $43
FlixBus 14h 10m 3:35 PM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 5:45 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $49
Itabus 20h 35m 10:15 AM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 6:50 AM Messina Central Station  Premium Economy $66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Villa San Giovanni to Florence via Messina, you can save more than $-1? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • 0h 54m
      0 mi
      4:51 AM
      Villa San Giovanni
      Station
      5:45 AM
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      447 mi
      Florence
      Premium Economy
      $37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Florence to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      13h 20m
      0
      4:25 PM
      Florence
      Villa Costanza Bus Station
      10:25 PM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Distribusion
      7h 10m
      0
      10:35 PM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      5:45 AM
      Messina
      Central Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 20m 6:00 PM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 6:20 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $41
FlixBus 12h 20m 10:00 PM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 10:20 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $41
FlixBus 17h 5m 2:45 AM Florence Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop 7:50 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $41
Itabus 19h 45m 11:05 AM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 6:50 AM Messina Central Station  Premium Economy $58
Itabus 14h 20m 3:25 PM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 5:45 AM Messina Central Station  Premium Economy $66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Florence to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      13h 20m
      0
      4:25 PM
      Florence
      Villa Costanza Bus Station
      10:25 PM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Distribusion
      7h 10m
      0
      10:35 PM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      5:45 AM
      Messina
      Central Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 45m 4:05 AM Florence Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop 7:50 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $32
FlixBus 12h 20m 10:00 PM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 10:20 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $36
FlixBus 12h 20m 6:00 PM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 6:20 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $38
Itabus 14h 20m 3:25 PM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 5:45 AM Messina Central Station  Premium Economy $48
Itabus 19h 45m 11:05 AM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 6:50 AM Messina Central Station  Economy $56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Florence to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      13h 20m
      0
      4:25 PM
      Florence
      Villa Costanza Bus Station
      10:25 PM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Distribusion
      7h 10m
      0
      10:35 PM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      5:45 AM
      Messina
      Central Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 12h 20m 6:00 PM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 6:20 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $42
FlixBus 12h 20m 10:00 PM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 10:20 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $42
FlixBus 16h 50m 1:05 AM Florence Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop 5:55 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $42
Itabus 19h 45m 11:05 AM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 6:50 AM Messina Central Station  Premium Economy $54
Itabus 14h 20m 3:25 PM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 5:45 AM Messina Central Station  Premium Economy $72
  • Did you know that if you travel from Florence to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      13h 20m
      0
      4:25 PM
      Florence
      Villa Costanza Bus Station
      10:25 PM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Distribusion
      7h 10m
      0
      10:35 PM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      5:45 AM
      Messina
      Central Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 45m 4:05 AM Florence Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop 7:50 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $25
FlixBus 12h 20m 10:00 PM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 10:20 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $33
FlixBus 12h 20m 6:00 PM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 6:20 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $35
FlixBus 17h 15m 12:40 AM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 5:55 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $38
FlixBus 16h 50m 1:05 AM Florence Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop 5:55 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $38

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 17h 15m 12:40 AM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 5:55 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $34
FlixBus 16h 50m 1:05 AM Florence Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop 5:55 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $34
FlixBus 15h 45m 4:05 AM Florence Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop 7:50 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $37
FlixBus 12h 20m 6:00 PM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 6:20 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $42
FlixBus 15h 10m 4:40 AM Florence Villa Costanza Bus Station 7:50 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Florence to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      13h 20m
      0
      4:25 PM
      Florence
      Villa Costanza Bus Station
      10:25 PM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • Distribusion
      7h 10m
      0
      10:35 PM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      5:45 AM
      Messina
      Central Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Florence to Messina is $24 on 2/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Florence and Messina

See here how frequent the connections between Florence and Messina are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Florence to Messina. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Florence and Messina.
The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 22 buses from Florence to Messina, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Florence and Messina, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Florence to Messina

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Itabus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Florence to Messina in one click! Book your bus ticket from Florence to Messina starting from $24!

Cheapest Bus $24
Fastest Bus 12h 20m
Earliest Bus 5:45 PM
Latest Bus 10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 446.0 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and Itabus

Cheapest bus connections from Florence to Messina

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Florence for Messina: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/28/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 01/25
Monday 01/26
Tuesday 01/27
Wednesday 01/28
$31
Thursday 01/29
$36
Friday 01/30
$41
Saturday 01/31
$32
Sunday 02/01
$42
Monday 02/02
$25
Tuesday 02/03
$34
Wednesday 02/04
$35
Thursday 02/05
$34
Friday 02/06
$31
Saturday 02/07
$26
Sunday 02/08
$35
Monday 02/09
$29
Tuesday 02/10
$30
Wednesday 02/11
$34
Thursday 02/12
$36
Friday 02/13
$43
Saturday 02/14
$31
Sunday 02/15
$41
Monday 02/16
$24
Tuesday 02/17
$25
Wednesday 02/18
$32
Thursday 02/19
$42
Friday 02/20
$37
Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Florence to Messina

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Florence to Messina, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $24, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Florence to Messina. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Florence to Messina, with $24. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $54.

How to save money travelling from Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence to Messina are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Florence to Messina

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

Itabus from Florence to Messina

Itabus

Here you will find the key facts about the Itabus bus route Florence to Messina:

Cheapest Price $36
Fastest Bus 14h 20m
Earliest Bus 10:15 AM
Last Bus 3:25 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 1/24/2026

All bus stations and stops in Florence and Messina

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Florence to Messina

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

FAQs about the Florence to Messina bus

How much does a Florence Messina bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $24 and takes 15h 45m to reach Messina. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $24 and $88. 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 Florence to Messina each day?

Every day, the Florence to Messina bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Florence to Messina is offered by FlixBus and takes 12h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $36. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Florence to Messina?

The earliest bus arriving in Messina from Florence starts at 5:45 PM. 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 Florence to Messina?

The latest bus trip departing from Florence for Messina starts at 10:00 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 Florence Messina route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Messina?

You can check all the direct connections between Florence 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 and Itabus.

What can I take with me on the Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence to Messina on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Florence 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 7 daily trips between Florence 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 Florence to Messina?

Prices and availability for 7 trips between Florence 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 Florence to Messina

Economy
Economy

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

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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

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