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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | Messina Centrale | Cheapest | |||||
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 | Rome Tiburtina Bus Station | Messina Centrale | No tags | |||||
| Termini | Messina Centrale | No tags | |||||
| Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA) | Messina Centrale | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Rome to Messina
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 ARS 27,459, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Rome and Messina?
Stops in Rome
- APiazza dei Cinquecento 1, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
- BLargo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
- C
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Train station
Fiumicino Aeroporto, 00054 Fiumicino RM, Italy - DRoma S.Pietro, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
- ERoma Trastevere Railway Station, 00152 Roma RM, Italy
- FCesano Di Roma, 00123 Roma RM, Italy
Stops in Messina
- APiazza Stazione, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
- 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
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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 ARS 27,459. The average price for this route is around ARS 96,472. 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.
The cheapest trip from Rome to Messina was searched and found on 1 May 2026 with a price of ARS 32,815To 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 ARS 32,815 and ARS 169,272 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 ARS 32,815 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
