What's the distance between Rome and Messina by coach?

The distance between Rome and Messina by coach is approximately 303 miles (488 km).

What is the best way to go from Rome to Messina without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Bus Rome to Messina from £17 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:20	Aeroporto Fiumicino Airport (FCO)	14h 30m	06:50	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	17:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	04:40	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	17:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:55	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 55m	19:50	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	17:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	04:40	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	17:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:55	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 55m	19:50	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	04:40	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	04:40	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	04:40	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:55	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 55m	19:50	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	17:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	22:40	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	19h 15m	17:55	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	17:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:55	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 55m	19:50	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	17:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	15:30	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	14h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	17:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 23:49 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Rome to Messina

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Messina. The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

7h 50mAverage duration

303 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £116	Average duration11h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£38 - £191	Average duration8h 29m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£26 - £62	Average duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rome and Messina?

Stops in Rome

A
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
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B
Rome Fiumicino Airport
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C
Rome Ciampino Airport
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D
Castro Pretorio
Viale Castro Pretorio 76, 00185 Roma, Italy
E
Roma
F
Anagnina
Via Vincenzo Giudice, 00173 Roma RM, Italy

Stops in Messina

A
Piazza della Repubblica
Via Guido delle Colonne, 49, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
B
Messina Centrale
Piazza Stazione, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
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C
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
D
Porto
Capitaneria di Porto, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 111, 98100 Messina ME, Italy

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Rome to Messina

What's the distance between Rome and Messina by coach?
The distance between Rome and Messina by coach is approximately 303 miles (488 km).
What is the best way to go from Rome to Messina without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

20/11

£47

21/11

£49

Today

£29

23/11

£30

24/11

£30

25/11

£29

26/11

£29

27/11

£19

The cheapest trip from Rome to Messina was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rome to Messina as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £19 to £106 for a bus ticket from Rome to Messina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.