How much is a ticket from Rome to Messina?

The cheapest tickets from Rome to Messina start at CLP 17,406. The average price for this route is around CLP 61,154. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the journey from Rome to Messina?

The average journey time from Rome to Messina is 9h 52m, covering a distance of 488 km. The fastest vehicle can get you there in 8h 9m and is operated by Trenitalia .

Which companies operate the Rome to Messina route?

Several major companies operate on this route with 5 departures available per day, including services from FlixBus , Itabus , Autoservizi Salemi , Trenitalia .

What are the earliest and latest departure times from Rome to Messina?

The earliest trip from Rome to Messina departs at 00:45. The latest trip departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the journey from Rome to Messina?

A journey from Rome to Messina emits an estimated 12.1790125 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best company from Rome to Messina?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Autoservizi Salemi , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 489 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Rome to Messina?

According to reviews on Busbud, Autoservizi Salemi has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which company has the most punctual service from Rome to Messina?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely company on this route is Trenitalia , with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Rome to Messina?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Autoservizi Salemi , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus and Train Rome to Messina from CLP 13,993 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 29 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
18:55	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	11h 35m	06:30	Messina Centrale	No tags
16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 30 April
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
01:20	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 50m	11:10	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
07:26	Termini	8h 9m	15:35	Messina Centrale	Fastest
19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
07:26	Termini	8h 9m	15:35	Messina Centrale	No tags
18:55	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	11h 35m	06:30	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 1 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	06:30	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
18:55	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	11h 35m	06:30	Messina Centrale	No tags
16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 2 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
07:26	Termini	8h 9m	15:35	Messina Centrale	Fastest
20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
07:26	Termini	8h 9m	15:35	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 3 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	06:30	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
07:26	Termini	8h 9m	15:35	Messina Centrale	Fastest
20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
07:26	Termini	8h 9m	15:35	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 4 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
07:26	Termini	8h 9m	15:35	Messina Centrale	Fastest
20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
07:26	Termini	8h 9m	15:35	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 5 May
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
07:26	Termini	8h 9m	15:35	Messina Centrale	Fastest
20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
07:26	Termini	8h 9m	15:35	Messina Centrale	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 07:55 CEST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Rome to Messina

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Messina. The journey takes about 11 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just CLP 17,406, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

11h 35mAverage duration

487 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceCLP 17,406 - CLP 155,749	Average duration11h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceCLP 52,501 - CLP 225,527	Average duration8h 9m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rome and Messina?

Stops in Rome

A
Termini
Piazza dei Cinquecento 1, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
Visit page
B
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
Visit page
C
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Train station
Fiumicino Aeroporto, 00054 Fiumicino RM, Italy
Visit page
D
Roma S. Pietro
Roma S.Pietro, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
Visit page
E
Roma Trastevere
Roma Trastevere Railway Station, 00152 Roma RM, Italy
Visit page
F
Cesano di Roma
Cesano Di Roma, 00123 Roma RM, Italy
Visit page

Stops in Messina

A
Messina Centrale
Piazza Stazione, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
Visit page
B
Giampilieri
Giampilieri, 98139 Messina ME, Italy
C
Piazza della Repubblica
Via Guido delle Colonne, 49, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
D
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
E
Porto
Capitaneria di Porto, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 111, 98100 Messina ME, Italy

Compare companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,551 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Trenitalia

3.9/558 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi2.5

Itabus

3.8/5997 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3.0

Autoservizi Salemi

4.3/5493 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi4.0

Companies in IT:FlixBus, Trenitalia, BlaBlaCar Bus, Deutsche Bahn ICE, ALSA, RegioJet, Rede Expressos, FlixTrain, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Sindbad, Italo, MarinoBus, Swiss Federal Railways

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rome to Messina by bus or train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is a ticket from Rome to Messina?
The cheapest tickets from Rome to Messina start at CLP 17,406. The average price for this route is around CLP 61,154. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the journey from Rome to Messina?
The average journey time from Rome to Messina is 9h 52m, covering a distance of 488 km. The fastest vehicle can get you there in 8h 9m and is operated by Trenitalia.
Which companies operate the Rome to Messina route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 5 departures available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, Trenitalia.
What are the earliest and latest departure times from Rome to Messina?
The earliest trip from Rome to Messina departs at 00:45. The latest trip departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the journey from Rome to Messina?
A journey from Rome to Messina emits an estimated 12.1790125 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best company from Rome to Messina?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Autoservizi Salemi, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 489 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Rome to Messina?
According to reviews on Busbud, Autoservizi Salemi has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which company has the most punctual service from Rome to Messina?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely company on this route is Trenitalia, with a punctuality rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Rome to Messina?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Autoservizi Salemi, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find the cheapest prices for buses and trains

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

Best price found

27/04

CLP 64,129

28/04

CLP 36,154

Today

CLP 32,841

30/04

CLP 44,870

01/05

CLP 20,802

02/05

CLP 32,859

03/05

CLP 22,463

04/05

CLP 21,888

The cheapest trip from Rome to Messina was searched and found on 1 May 2026 with a price of CLP 20,802

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

You can expect to pay between CLP 20,802 and CLP 107,265 for a bus or train ticket from Rome to Messina over the last 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for the trip at CLP 20,802 on 2026-05-01.

Usually Trenitalia 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rome to Messina?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time11h 35m	Avg priceCLP 46,888	Daily departures10
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time8h 9m	Avg priceCLP 75,420	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time7h 40m	Avg priceCLP 53,277	Daily departures5