How much does a bus ticket from Milano to Messina cost?

The bus ticket price from Milano to Messina starts at US$31. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Milano to Messina is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Milano to Messina?

The average travel time between Milano and Messina is around 21h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 17h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 966 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Milano and Messina?

The number of buses from Milano to Messina can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 25 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Milano to Messina by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Milano to Messina?

When taking the bus from Milano to Messina, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Milano to Messina?

Buses travelling between Milano and Messina leave from Piazza I Maggio, 1 or Lampugnano and arrive at Messina Centrale, Piazza della Repubblica, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263.

Bus Milano to Messina from US$29 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Milano to Messina on 1 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:45	Lampugnano bus station	21h 10m	17:55	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
21:30	Milan (San Donato M3)	20h 25m	17:55	Messina Centrale	Fastest
22:45	Lampugnano bus station	21h 5m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
23:20	Milan (San Donato M3)	20h 30m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
21:00	Piazza I Maggio, 1	22h 50m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Milano to Messina on 3 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:10	Aeroporto Linate Airport (LIN)	1d	10:20	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
12:55	Lampugnano bus station	17h 25m	06:20	Messina Centrale	Fastest
10:45	Milan San Donato Bus Station	17h 55m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
11:15	Lampugnano	18h 30m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
00:35	Lampugnano bus station	19h 15m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Milano to Messina on 4 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
08:50	Milan (San Donato M3)	21h 30m	06:20	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
12:55	Lampugnano bus station	17h 25m	06:20	Messina Centrale	Fastest
11:15	Lampugnano	18h 30m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
00:35	Lampugnano bus station	19h 15m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
11:15	Lampugnano	18h 30m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Thursday at 12:46 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Milano 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 13 hours and with fares starting at just US$86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

13hAverage duration

965 kmDistance

41kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$31 - US$187	Average duration21h 15m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceUS$86 - US$120	Average duration13h	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e

Bus Milano to Messina: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$89

Average bus trip duration21h 15m

Number of daily buses25

Earliest bus departure00:00

Distance959 km

Latest bus departure23:50

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 147 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Itabus

4/5940 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5446 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.9

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Milano to Messina Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Milano and Messina?

Stops in Milano

A - Piazza I Maggio, 1

B - Lampugnano

C - Linate Airport

D - Milan San Donato Bus Station

E - Malpensa Airport

F - Molino Dorino

Stops in Messina

A - Messina Centrale

B - Piazza della Repubblica

C - Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263

D - Porto

Frequently asked questions on the trip Milano - Messina

How much does a bus ticket from Milano to Messina cost?
The bus ticket price from Milano to Messina starts at US$31. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Milano to Messina is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Milano to Messina?
The average travel time between Milano and Messina is around 21h 15m, although the fastest bus will take about 17h 15m. This is the time it takes to travel the 966 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Milano and Messina?
The number of buses from Milano to Messina can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 25 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Milano to Messina by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Milano to Messina?
When taking the bus from Milano to Messina, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Milano to Messina?
Buses travelling between Milano and Messina leave from Piazza I Maggio, 1 or Lampugnano and arrive at Messina Centrale, Piazza della Repubblica, Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

30/10

US$66

31/10

US$72

Today

US$59

02/11

US$62

03/11

US$51

04/11

US$47

05/11

US$45

06/11

US$45

The cheapest trip from Milano to Messina was searched and found on 06 Nov 2025 with a price of US$45

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

You can expect to pay from US$45 to US$189 for a bus ticket from Milano to Messina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$45, which is on 2025-11-06.

Usually Itabus 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Milano to Messina.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Milano to Messina.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Milano to Messina.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Milano to Messina.

Did you know?

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time21h 15m	Avg priceUS$89	Daily departures25
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time13h	Avg priceUS$90	Daily departures1

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