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Compare all timetables for the bus from Palermo to Messina

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

today
$13
tomorrow
$16
Monday
$15
Tuesday
$13
Wednesday
$14
Thursday
$15
Friday
$16

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 45m 3:25 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 8:10 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $13
FlixBus 5h 0m 11:05 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 4:05 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $14
FlixBus 4h 15m 9:10 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 1:25 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $14
Sais Autolinee 2h 40m 9:00 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 11:40 AM Messina Viale Boccetta Bus Stop  Basic $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 45m 2:15 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 5:00 PM Messina Viale Boccetta Bus Stop  Basic $16

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Sais Autolinee 2h 45m 9:00 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 11:45 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Basic $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 50m 2:15 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 5:05 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Basic $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 45m 5:30 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 8:15 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Basic $16
FlixBus 4h 45m 3:25 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 8:10 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $20
FlixBus 4h 15m 9:10 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 1:25 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $20

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 45m 3:25 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 8:10 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $15
Sais Autolinee 2h 40m 4:30 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 7:10 AM Messina Viale Boccetta Bus Stop  Economy $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 40m 6:00 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 8:40 AM Messina Viale Boccetta Bus Stop  Economy $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 40m 9:00 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 11:40 AM Messina Viale Boccetta Bus Stop  Economy $16
FlixBus 4h 15m 9:10 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 1:25 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $16

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 45m 3:25 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 8:10 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $13
FlixBus 5h 0m 11:05 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 4:05 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $14
FlixBus 4h 15m 9:10 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 1:25 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $14
Sais Autolinee 2h 45m 9:00 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 11:45 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Basic $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 50m 12:00 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 2:50 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Basic $16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 5h 0m 11:05 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 4:05 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $14
FlixBus 4h 45m 3:25 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 8:10 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $14
FlixBus 4h 15m 9:10 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 1:25 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $15
Sais Autolinee 2h 45m 4:30 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 7:15 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 45m 6:00 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 8:45 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $16

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 4h 45m 3:25 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 8:10 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $15
Sais Autolinee 2h 40m 5:00 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 7:40 AM Messina Viale Boccetta Bus Stop  Economy $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 40m 6:30 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 9:10 AM Messina Viale Boccetta Bus Stop  Economy $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 40m 9:00 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 11:40 AM Messina Viale Boccetta Bus Stop  Economy $16
FlixBus 5h 0m 11:05 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 4:05 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $16

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Sais Autolinee 2h 40m 4:30 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 7:10 AM Messina Viale Boccetta Bus Stop  Economy $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 40m 6:00 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 8:40 AM Messina Viale Boccetta Bus Stop  Economy $16
Sais Autolinee 2h 40m 9:00 AM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 11:40 AM Messina Viale Boccetta Bus Stop  Economy $16
FlixBus 4h 45m 3:25 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 8:10 PM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $17
FlixBus 4h 15m 9:10 PM Palermo Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop 1:25 AM Messina Piazza della Repubblica  Economy $17

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Palermo to Messina is $13 on 5/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Palermo and Messina

See here how frequent the connections between Palermo and Messina are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 102 daily buses from Palermo to Messina. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 34 daily coaches between Palermo and Messina.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 218 buses from Palermo to Messina, while Night sees the fewest connections between Palermo and Messina, with 40 offers.

Facts about the bus from Palermo to Messina

Compare all providers like Sais Autolinee and FlixBus that travel 68 times every day by bus from Palermo to Messina in one click! Book your bus ticket from Palermo to Messina starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus $13
Fastest Bus 2h 35m
Earliest Bus 9:00 AM
Latest Bus 9:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 68 Ø
Distance 119.3 miles
Bus Companies Sais Autolinee and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Palermo to Messina

Every day, 68 buses from 2 bus companies leave Palermo for Messina: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/16/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/10
Monday 05/11
Tuesday 05/12
Wednesday 05/13
Thursday 05/14
Friday 05/15
Saturday 05/16
$13
Sunday 05/17
$16
Monday 05/18
$15
Tuesday 05/19
$17
Wednesday 05/20
$16
Thursday 05/21
$18
Friday 05/22
$16
Saturday 05/23
Sunday 05/24
$16
Monday 05/25
$16
Tuesday 05/26
$15
Wednesday 05/27
$16
Thursday 05/28
$16
Friday 05/29
$16
Saturday 05/30
$16
Sunday 05/31
$16
Monday 06/01
$16
Tuesday 06/02
$16
Wednesday 06/03
$16
Thursday 06/04
$16
Friday 06/05
$16
Saturday 06/06

The cheapest time to travel from Palermo to Messina

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Palermo to Messina, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $13, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Palermo to Messina. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $16.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Palermo to Messina, with $13. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $14.

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

All bus stations and stops in Palermo and Messina

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Palermo to Messina

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

FAQs about the Palermo to Messina bus

How much does a Palermo Messina bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 4h 45m to reach Messina. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $35. 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 Palermo to Messina each day?

Every day, the Palermo to Messina bus route is served by approximately 68 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Palermo to Messina is offered by Sais Autolinee and takes 2h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Palermo to Messina?

The earliest bus arriving in Messina from Palermo starts at 9:00 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 Palermo to Messina?

The latest bus trip departing from Palermo for Messina starts at 9:10 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 Palermo Messina route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Palermo and Messina?

You can check all the direct connections between Palermo 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: Sais Autolinee and FlixBus.

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Palermo 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 68 daily trips between Palermo 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 Palermo to Messina?

Prices and availability for 68 trips between Palermo 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 Palermo to Messina

Basic
Basic

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

Economy
Economy

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

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