Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Messina. The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, 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 $27
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 Rome - Messina
What is the distance between Rome and Messina?
The distance separating Rome and Messina is 303 miles (488 km).
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rome to Messina?
If you're headed to Messina from Rome, chances are that your bus will leave from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station and arrive at Piazza della Repubblica. 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.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
Best price found
10/03
$85
10/04
$64
Today
$61
10/06
$36
10/07
$23
10/08
$26
10/09
$28
10/10
$28
The cheapest trip from Rome to Messina was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of $23
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 $23 to $186 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 $23 which is on 2025-10-07.
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Bus Travel Tips
Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Rome to Messina.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Rome to Messina, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
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 Rome to Messina.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Rome to Messina while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!
9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.
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.
What's the cheapest way to go from Rome to Messina?
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
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Busbud recommends carpooling from Rome to Messina
The cheapest trip from Rome to Messina was searched and found on Oct 7, 2025 with a price of $23
The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
