Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Rome. The journey takes about 8 hours and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Based on 930 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the timeliness. Itabus ticket prices on this trip start at $20
Based on 432 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the wifi. Autoservizi Salemi ticket prices on this trip start at $70
Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
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Frequently asked questions for your trip Messina - Rome
What is the travel distance from Messina to Rome?
The distance between the two cities is 303 miles (488 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Messina to Rome?
The majority of buses traveling from Messina to Rome start their journey at Messina Centrale and wind up at Rome Fiumicino Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
What are the best sights and things to do in Rome?
Once in Rome, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are San Clemente Basilica, Museo di Roma, Cooking Classes and Food Tours in Rome, Parco degli Acquedotti and Santa Costanza.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
10/04
$64
10/05
$61
Today
$64
10/07
$58
10/08
$42
10/09
$38
10/10
$35
10/11
$32
The cheapest trip from Messina to Rome was searched and found on Oct 11, 2025 with a price of $32
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Messina to Rome, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $32 to $128 for a bus ticket from Messina to Rome based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $32 which is on 2025-10-11.
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Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Messina and Rome!
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 Messina to Rome.
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 Messina to Rome.
Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Messina to Rome, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.
Did you know?
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
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.
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Messina to Rome
The cheapest trip from Messina to Rome was searched and found on Oct 11, 2025 with a price of $32
