Bus Taranto to Messina: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Taranto to Messina

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

today

$47

tomorrow

$47

Sunday

$42

Monday

$47

Tuesday

Wednesday

$42

Thursday

$32

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itabus	6h 20m	12:30 AM	Taranto	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station		Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) at 12/5/2025 12:30:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
	Itabus	13h 45m	4:00 PM	Taranto	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica		Basic	$55	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) at 12/5/2025 4:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Taranto to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  10:40 AM
  
  Taranto
  Porto Mercantile Bus Station
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 55m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:55 PM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itabus	6h 20m	12:30 AM	Taranto	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station		Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) at 12/6/2025 12:30:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
	Itabus	13h 45m	4:00 PM	Taranto	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Central Station		Premium Economy	$63	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) at 12/6/2025 4:00:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Taranto to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  10:40 AM
  
  Taranto
  Porto Mercantile Bus Station
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 55m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:55 PM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Travel time is 0h 55m 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
	Itabus	6h 20m	12:30 AM	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica		Premium Economy	$42	A Bus from Itabus goes from Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) at 12/7/2025 12:30:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
	Itabus	13h 45m	4:00 PM	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica		Premium Economy	$61	A Bus from Itabus goes from Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) at 12/7/2025 4:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Taranto to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  10:40 AM
  
  Taranto
  Porto Mercantile Bus Station
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 55m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:55 PM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $4

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	6h 20m	12:30 AM	Taranto	Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) at 12/8/2025 12:30:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 20m
Itabus	13h 45m	4:00 PM	Taranto	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Central Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) at 12/8/2025 4:00:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/9/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
FlixBus	7h 25m	10:30 AM	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station	5:55 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) at 12/8/2025 10:30:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Taranto to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Distribusion
  
  7h 15m
  
  0
  
  10:40 AM
  
  Taranto
  Porto Mercantile Bus Station
  
  1:50 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from Distribusion goes from Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) at 12/6/2025 10:40:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 1:50:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 55m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:55 PM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 25m	10:30 AM	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station	5:55 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica		Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) at 12/10/2025 10:30:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/10/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
	Itabus	13h 45m	4:00 PM	Taranto	Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Central Station		Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) at 12/10/2025 4:00:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Taranto to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 25m
  
  0
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Taranto
  Cimino Bus Station
  
  1:55 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) at 12/11/2025 10:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) arriving at 12/11/2025 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 55m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  5:55 PM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) at 12/11/2025 2:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 55m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 25m	10:30 AM	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station	5:55 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica		Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) at 12/11/2025 10:30:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 12/11/2025 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Taranto to Messina is $31 on 12/13/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Taranto and Messina

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Taranto to Messina. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Taranto and Messina.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 21 buses from Taranto to Messina, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Taranto and Messina, with 3 offers.

Facts about the bus from Taranto to Messina

Compare all providers like Itabus and FlixBus that travel 7 times every day by bus from Taranto to Messina in one click! Book your bus ticket from Taranto to Messina starting from $31!

Cheapest Bus	$31
Fastest Bus	6h 20m
Earliest Bus	12:30 AM
Latest Bus	10:30 AM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	181.2 miles
Bus Companies	Itabus and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Taranto to Messina

Every day, 7 buses from 2 bus companies leave Taranto for Messina: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 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

Friday 12/05

$53

Saturday 12/06

$47

Sunday 12/07

$36

Monday 12/08

$47

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$57

Thursday 12/11

$32

Friday 12/12

$48

Saturday 12/13

$31

Sunday 12/14

$41

Monday 12/15

$47

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$82

Saturday 12/20

$69

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Taranto to Messina

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

With a price starting from $31, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Taranto to Messina. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $47.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Taranto to Messina, with $31. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $43.

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

All bus stations and stops in Taranto and Messina

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

Bus Station

Via Benedetto Croce

Cimino Bus Station

Via Benedetto Croce

Porto Mercantile Bus Station

Via Cristoforo Colombo 435

Via Mascherpa Bus Stop

Via Luigi Mascherpa

Central Bus Station

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Taranto to Messina

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

FAQs about the Taranto to Messina bus

How much does a Taranto Messina bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $31 and takes 7h 25m to reach Messina. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $31 and $190. 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 Taranto to Messina each day?

Every day, the Taranto 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 Taranto to Messina take?

The fastest bus from Taranto to Messina is offered by Itabus and takes 6h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $53. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Taranto to Messina?

The earliest bus arriving in Messina from Taranto starts at 12:30 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 Taranto to Messina?

The latest bus trip departing from Taranto for Messina starts at 10:30 AM. 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 Taranto Messina route?

When traveling by bus from Taranto 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 Taranto and Messina?

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

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

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