Bus Rome to Messina: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rome to Messina

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

today

$44

tomorrow

$43

Saturday

$25

Sunday

$18

Monday

$52

Tuesday

$25

Wednesday

$23

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	14h 25m	4:25 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$44	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/4/2025 4:25:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Itabus	10h 15m	7:30 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$59	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/4/2025 7:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	10h 55m	8:55 AM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	7:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/4/2025 8:55:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/4/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Autoservizi Salemi	8h 40m	8:00 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$62	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/4/2025 8:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
FlixBus	12h 20m	11:30 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	11:50 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/4/2025 11:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 11:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Rome to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  12h 40m
  
  0
  
  7:10 AM
  
  Rome
  Tiburtina Bus Station
  
  10:15 AM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/5/2025 7:10:00 AM to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 10:15:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 55m
  
  0
  
  11:55 AM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $26
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 12/5/2025 11:55:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 55m	8:55 AM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	7:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/5/2025 8:55:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Itabus	14h 25m	4:25 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/5/2025 4:25:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Itabus	10h 15m	7:30 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$58	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/5/2025 7:30:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Autoservizi Salemi	8h 40m	8:00 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$62	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/5/2025 8:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
FlixBus	9h 35m	8:10 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/5/2025 8:10:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Rome to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  10h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Rome
  Tiburtina Bus Station
  
  10:10 PM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 PM to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
- Distribusion
  
  7h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:15 PM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Messina
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 12/6/2025 10:15:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	10h 55m	8:55 AM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	7:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/6/2025 8:55:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Itabus	14h 25m	4:25 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$31	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/6/2025 4:25:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Itabus	10h 15m	7:30 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$31	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	9h 5m	1:15 AM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	10:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/6/2025 1:15:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Autoservizi Salemi	8h 40m	8:00 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$62	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/6/2025 8:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Rome to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  10h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Rome
  Tiburtina Bus Station
  
  10:10 PM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 PM to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
- Distribusion
  
  7h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:15 PM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Messina
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 12/6/2025 10:15:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 5m	1:15 AM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	10:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/7/2025 1:15:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	10h 55m	8:55 AM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	7:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/7/2025 8:55:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Itabus	14h 25m	4:25 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$31	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/7/2025 4:25:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
Itabus	10h 15m	7:30 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$36	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/7/2025 7:30:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
Autoservizi Salemi	8h 40m	8:00 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$62	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/7/2025 8:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 5m	1:15 AM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	10:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/8/2025 1:15:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	10h 55m	8:55 AM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	7:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/8/2025 8:55:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Autoservizi Salemi	8h 40m	8:00 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$62	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/8/2025 8:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/9/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
Itabus	10h 15m	7:30 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$71	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/8/2025 7:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Rome to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $30? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  10h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Rome
  Tiburtina Bus Station
  
  10:10 PM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 PM to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
- Distribusion
  
  7h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:15 PM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Messina
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 12/6/2025 10:15:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $30

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 5m	1:15 AM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	10:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/9/2025 1:15:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/9/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Itabus	10h 15m	7:30 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$32	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/9/2025 7:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	10h 55m	8:55 AM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	7:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/9/2025 8:55:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Autoservizi Salemi	8h 40m	8:00 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$61	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/10/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Rome to Messina via Naples, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  10h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Rome
  Tiburtina Bus Station
  
  10:10 PM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $6
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/6/2025 7:30:00 PM to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:10:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
- Distribusion
  
  7h 30m
  
  0
  
  10:15 PM
  
  Naples
  Metropark Centrale
  
  5:45 AM
  
  Messina
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 12/6/2025 10:15:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
Travel time is 1h 35m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 5m	1:15 AM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	10:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/10/2025 1:15:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
Itabus	10h 15m	7:30 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$37	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/10/2025 7:30:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	10h 55m	8:55 AM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	7:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/10/2025 8:55:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Autoservizi Salemi	8h 40m	8:00 PM	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	$62	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/11/2025 4:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Rome to Messina is $18 on 12/7/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rome and Messina

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Rome to Messina. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Rome and Messina.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 59 buses from Rome to Messina, while Night sees the fewest connections between Rome and Messina, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Rome to Messina

Compare all providers like Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi that travel 12 times every day by bus from Rome to Messina in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rome to Messina starting from $18!

Cheapest Bus	$18
Fastest Bus	8h 40m
Earliest Bus	8:55 AM
Latest Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	303.0 miles
Bus Companies	Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi

Cheapest bus connections from Rome to Messina

Every day, 12 buses from 3 bus companies leave Rome for Messina: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

$57

Friday 12/05

$43

Saturday 12/06

$25

Sunday 12/07

$18

Monday 12/08

$52

Tuesday 12/09

$25

Wednesday 12/10

$37

Thursday 12/11

$18

Friday 12/12

$23

Saturday 12/13

$24

Sunday 12/14

$23

Monday 12/15

$23

Tuesday 12/16

$33

Wednesday 12/17

$41

Thursday 12/18

$36

Friday 12/19

$61

Saturday 12/20

$36

Sunday 12/21

$93

Monday 12/22

$41

Tuesday 12/23

$69

Wednesday 12/24

$104

Thursday 12/25

$49

Friday 12/26

$61

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Rome to Messina

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

With a price starting from $18, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rome to Messina. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $25.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rome to Messina, with $18. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $31.

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

Beloved bus companies from Rome to Messina

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

FlixBus from Rome to Messina

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Rome to Messina:

Cheapest Price	$18
Fastest Bus	9h 5m
Earliest Bus	8:55 AM
Last Bus	11:30 PM
Daily Connections	4 Ø
Found on	12/3/2025

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Rome - Messina

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All bus stations and stops in Rome and Messina

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

Anagnina Bus Station

Piazzale della Stazione Anagnina

Termini Bus Station

Piazza dei Cinquecento 64

Tiburtina Bus Station

Tiburtina Partenze

Vatican City

Via Crescenzio 19

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

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rome to Messina

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

FAQs about the Rome to Messina bus

How much does a Rome Messina bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $18 and takes 9h 5m to reach Messina. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $18 and $111. 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 to Messina each day?

Every day, the Rome to Messina bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Rome to Messina is offered by Autoservizi Salemi and takes 8h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $62. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rome to Messina?

The earliest bus arriving in Messina from Rome starts at 8:55 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 Rome to Messina?

The latest bus trip departing from Rome for Messina starts at 11:30 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 Messina route?

When traveling by bus from Rome 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 Rome and Messina?

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

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

Basic

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

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 and to Messina

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