Bus Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Messina: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina

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

today

$29

tomorrow

$52

Monday

$52

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$52

Friday

$58

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	15h 30m	3:20 PM	Rome Fiumicino Airport	Rome Fiumicino Airport	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$29	A Bus from Itabus goes from Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport (Italy) at 6/20/2026 3:20:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 6/21/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
FlixBus	12h 35m	10:35 PM	Rome Fiumicino Airport	Rome Fiumicino Airport	11:10 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport (Italy) at 6/20/2026 10:35:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 6/21/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
FlixBus	12h 45m	7:05 AM	Rome Fiumicino Airport	Rome Fiumicino Airport	7:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport (Italy) at 6/20/2026 7:05:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 6/20/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 45m
FlixBus	10h 35m	7:55 PM	Rome Fiumicino Airport	Rome Fiumicino Airport	6:30 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport (Italy) at 6/20/2026 7:55:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 6/21/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itabus	15h 30m	3:20 PM	Rome Fiumicino Airport	Rome Fiumicino Airport	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station		Premium Economy	$52	A Bus from Itabus goes from Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport (Italy) at 6/21/2026 3:20:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 6/22/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina via Rome, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Terravision
  
  11h 15m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Rome Fiumicino Airport
  Rome Fiumicino Airport
  
  7:10 PM
  
  Rome
  Vatican City
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Terravision goes from Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport (Italy) at 6/23/2026 6:30:00 PM to Vatican City, Rome (Italy) arriving at 6/23/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
- Itabus
  
  10h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Rome
  Tiburtina Bus Station
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 6/23/2026 7:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 6/24/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Travel Time is 4h 15m shorter, and you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itabus	15h 30m	3:20 PM	Rome Fiumicino Airport	Rome Fiumicino Airport	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station		Premium Economy	$52	A Bus from Itabus goes from Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport (Italy) at 6/22/2026 3:20:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 6/23/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina via Rome, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Terravision
  
  11h 15m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Rome Fiumicino Airport
  Rome Fiumicino Airport
  
  7:10 PM
  
  Rome
  Vatican City
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Terravision goes from Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport (Italy) at 6/23/2026 6:30:00 PM to Vatican City, Rome (Italy) arriving at 6/23/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
- Itabus
  
  10h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Rome
  Tiburtina Bus Station
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 6/23/2026 7:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 6/24/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Travel Time is 4h 15m shorter, and you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itabus	15h 30m	3:20 PM	Rome Fiumicino Airport	Rome Fiumicino Airport	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station		Premium Economy	$52	A Bus from Itabus goes from Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport (Italy) at 6/25/2026 3:20:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 6/26/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina via Rome, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Terravision
  
  11h 15m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Rome Fiumicino Airport
  Rome Fiumicino Airport
  
  7:10 PM
  
  Rome
  Vatican City
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Terravision goes from Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport (Italy) at 6/27/2026 6:30:00 PM to Vatican City, Rome (Italy) arriving at 6/27/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
- Itabus
  
  10h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Rome
  Tiburtina Bus Station
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 6/27/2026 7:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 6/28/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Travel Time is 4h 15m shorter, and you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itabus	15h 30m	3:20 PM	Rome Fiumicino Airport	Rome Fiumicino Airport	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station		Premium Economy	$58	A Bus from Itabus goes from Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport (Italy) at 6/26/2026 3:20:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 6/27/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina via Rome, you can save more than $30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Terravision
  
  11h 15m
  
  0
  
  6:30 PM
  
  Rome Fiumicino Airport
  Rome Fiumicino Airport
  
  7:10 PM
  
  Rome
  Vatican City
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from Terravision goes from Rome Fiumicino Airport, Rome Fiumicino Airport (Italy) at 6/27/2026 6:30:00 PM to Vatican City, Rome (Italy) arriving at 6/27/2026 7:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 40m
- Itabus
  
  10h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Rome
  Tiburtina Bus Station
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 6/27/2026 7:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 6/28/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Travel Time is 4h 15m shorter, and you will save $30

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina is $29 on 6/20/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rome Fiumicino Airport and Messina

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Rome Fiumicino Airport and Messina.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 20 buses from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rome Fiumicino Airport and Messina, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Messina

Compare all providers like Itabus and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina starting from $29!

Cheapest Bus	$29
Fastest Bus	10h 35m
Earliest Bus	7:05 AM
Latest Bus	3:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	304.6 miles
Bus Companies	Itabus and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Rome Fiumicino Airport for Messina: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 06/14

Monday 06/15

Tuesday 06/16

Wednesday 06/17

Thursday 06/18

Friday 06/19

Saturday 06/20

$59

Sunday 06/21

$58

Monday 06/22

$72

Tuesday 06/23

Wednesday 06/24

Thursday 06/25

$66

Friday 06/26

$58

Saturday 06/27

$59

Sunday 06/28

$51

Monday 06/29

$54

Tuesday 06/30

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 07/02

$51

Friday 07/03

$51

Saturday 07/04

Sunday 07/05

$60

Monday 07/06

Tuesday 07/07

Wednesday 07/08

Thursday 07/09

$74

Friday 07/10

$51

Saturday 07/11

The cheapest time to travel from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina

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

With a price starting from $29, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $52.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina, with $29. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $58.

How to save money travelling from Rome Fiumicino Airport 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rome Fiumicino Airport and Messina

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

Rome Fiumicino Airport

Via Generale Felice Santini

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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina

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

FAQs about the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina bus

How much does a Rome Fiumicino Airport Messina bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $29 and takes 15h 30m to reach Messina. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $29 and $94. 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina each day?

Every day, the Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina take?

The fastest shuttle from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina is offered by FlixBus and takes 10h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $94. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina?

The earliest bus arriving in Messina from Rome Fiumicino Airport starts at 7:05 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 shuttle from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina?

The latest bus trip departing from Rome Fiumicino Airport for Messina starts at 3:20 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport Messina route?

When traveling by shuttle from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina, passengers can travel with Itabus 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport and Messina?

You can check all the direct connections between Rome Fiumicino Airport 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 and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Rome Fiumicino Airport 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport Messina bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Rome Fiumicino Airport 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 shuttle from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rome Fiumicino Airport to Messina?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Rome Fiumicino Airport 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 Rome Fiumicino Airport and to Messina

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