Bus Messina to Bari: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Messina to Bari

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

today

$55

tomorrow

$34

Friday

$43

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	12h 45m	10:55 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	11:40 PM	Bari	Central Bus Station		Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 1/28/2026 10:55:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) arriving at 1/28/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
	FlixBus	13h 45m	10:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	12:35 PM	Bari	Central Bus Station		Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 1/28/2026 10:50:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) arriving at 1/29/2026 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Bari via Villa San Giovanni, you can save more than $17? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 31%
  
  11h 55m
  
  Messina
  
  5 mi
  
  11:45 AM
  
  Villa San Giovanni
  Station
  
  11:40 PM
  
  Bari
  Central Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $38
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Station, Villa San Giovanni (Italy) at 1/28/2026 11:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) arriving at 1/28/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 55m
Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Bari via Cosenza, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  8h 25m
  
  0
  
  10:05 AM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  2:10 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 1/29/2026 10:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) arriving at 1/29/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  2:15 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Bari
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) at 1/29/2026 2:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) arriving at 1/29/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel Time is 4h 20m shorter, and you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	8h 25m	10:05 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	6:30 PM	Bari	Central Bus Station		Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 1/29/2026 10:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) arriving at 1/29/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Bari via Villa San Giovanni, you can save more than $3? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 9%
  
  7h 25m
  
  Messina
  
  5 mi
  
  11:05 AM
  
  Villa San Giovanni
  Station
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Bari
  Central Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Station, Villa San Giovanni (Italy) at 1/29/2026 11:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) arriving at 1/29/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Bari via Cosenza, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  8h 25m
  
  0
  
  10:05 AM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  2:10 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 1/31/2026 10:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) arriving at 1/31/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  2:15 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Bari
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) at 1/31/2026 2:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) arriving at 1/31/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itabus	8h 5m	11:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	7:55 AM	Bari	Bari FS Park Bus Stop		Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 1/30/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bari FS Park Bus Stop, Bari (Italy) arriving at 1/31/2026 7:55:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Bari via Villa San Giovanni, you can save more than $-51? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- 16h 15m
  
  Messina
  
  5 mi
  
  4:25 AM
  
  Villa San Giovanni
  Central Station
  
  8:40 PM
  
  Bari
  Bari FS Park Bus Stop
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $94
  
  A Bus from goes from Central Station, Villa San Giovanni (Italy) at 1/30/2026 4:25:00 AM to Bari FS Park Bus Stop, Bari (Italy) arriving at 1/30/2026 8:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Bari via Cosenza, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  8h 25m
  
  0
  
  10:05 AM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  2:10 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 1/31/2026 10:05:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) arriving at 1/31/2026 2:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  4h 15m
  
  0
  
  2:15 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Bari
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) at 1/31/2026 2:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) arriving at 1/31/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Travel time is 0h 20m longer, but you will save $19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Messina to Bari is $22 on 1/26/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Messina and Bari

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Messina to Bari. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Messina and Bari.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 4 buses from Messina to Bari, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Messina and Bari, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Messina to Bari

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Itabus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Messina to Bari in one click! Book your bus ticket from Messina to Bari starting from $22!

Cheapest Bus	$22
Fastest Bus	8h 5m
Earliest Bus	10:55 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	213.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Itabus

Cheapest bus connections from Messina to Bari

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Messina for Bari: 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

$55

Thursday 01/29

$34

Friday 01/30

$36

Saturday 01/31

Sunday 02/01

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 02/03

Wednesday 02/04

$44

Thursday 02/05

Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

Sunday 02/08

Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

Wednesday 02/11

$33

Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

Sunday 02/15

$36

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Messina to Bari

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

With a price starting from $33, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Messina to Bari. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $36.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Messina to Bari, with $34. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $43.

How to save money travelling from Messina to Bari

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 Messina to Bari 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 Messina to Bari, 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 Messina to Bari are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Messina and Bari

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

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

Central Bus Station

Via Giuseppe Capruzzi

Policlinico Bus Stop

Porto-Corso A. De Tullio Bus Stop

Corso Antonio De Tullio

Capruzzi-Sorrentino Bus Stop

Banca Popolare di Bari Bus Stop

Porto Di Bari Banchina Darsena Di Ponente

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 Messina to Bari? Compare all modes of transports from Messina to Bari.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Messina to Bari

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

FAQs about the Messina to Bari bus

How much does a Messina Bari bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $22 and takes 8h 25m to reach Bari. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $22 and $72. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bari.

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

Every day, the Messina to Bari bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Messina to Bari is offered by Itabus and takes 8h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $48. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Messina to Bari?

The earliest bus arriving in Bari from Messina starts at 10:55 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 Messina to Bari?

The latest bus trip departing from Messina for Bari starts at 11:50 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 Messina Bari route?

When traveling by bus from Messina to Bari, 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 Messina and Bari?

You can check all the direct connections between Messina and Bari 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 Messina to Bari 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 Messina Bari 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 Messina Bari 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 Messina to Bari on your planned travel date.

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

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 2 daily trips between Messina and Bari. 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 Messina to Bari?

Prices and availability for 2 trips between Messina and Bari 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 Messina to Bari

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 Messina and to Bari

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