How far is Palermo from Messina?

The distance covered from Palermo to Messina is 192 km (119 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Palermo to Messina?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Bus Palermo, in Palermo, and end it at Piazza della Repubblica, in Messina.

Bus Palermo to Messina from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Palermo to Messina on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	6:45pm	Piazza della Repubblica	Cheapest
Bus	4:05pm	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 35m	6:40pm	Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura	Fastest
Bus	6:00pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 50m	8:50pm	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
Bus	4:05pm	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 40m	6:45pm	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
Bus	6:05pm	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 45m	8:50pm	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Messina on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	7:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	Cheapest
Bus	5:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 35m	7:40am	Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	9:15am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 40m	8:05pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	11:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Messina on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	7:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	Cheapest
Bus	5:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 35m	7:40am	Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura	Fastest
Bus	6:30am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	9:15am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 55m	4:05pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	11:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Messina on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 40m	8:05pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	9:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 35m	11:40am	Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	11:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 55m	4:05pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	2:15pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 50m	5:05pm	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Messina on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	11:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	Cheapest
Bus	9:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 35m	11:40am	Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura	Fastest
Bus	2:15pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 50m	5:05pm	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 55m	4:05pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	5:30pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	8:15pm	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Messina on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 15m	9:25pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	5:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 35m	7:40am	Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	7:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 55m	4:05pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	9:15am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Messina on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 55m	4:05pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	5:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 35m	7:40am	Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura	Fastest
Bus	5:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	7:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
Bus	3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 40m	8:05pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	6:30am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	9:15am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags

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Compare 4 ways to go from Palermo 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 2 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

193 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $82	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$25 - $67	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Ferry	Average Price$199 - $557	Average Duration1d 3h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $36	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Palermo and Messina?

Stops in Palermo

A
Terminal Bus Palermo
Via Tommaso Fazello, 16, 90123 Palermo PA, Italy
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B
Palermo Airport
Punta Raisi, 90145, Palermo
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C
Piazza Cairoli
Piazza Cairoli, 8-14, 90123 Palermo, Italy
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D
Fiera
90143 Palermo PA, Italy
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E
Via Paolo Balsamo, 21
Via Paolo Balsamo, 21, 90123 Palermo, Italy
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F
Via Paolo Balsamo, 31
Via Paolo Balsamo, 23-31, 90123 Palermo, Italy

Stops in Messina

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

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Palermo to Messina by bus

How far is Palermo from Messina?
The distance covered from Palermo to Messina is 192 km (119 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Palermo to Messina?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Terminal Bus Palermo, in Palermo, and end it at Piazza della Repubblica, in Messina.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-24

$24

11-25

$24

Today

$24

11-27

$24

11-28

$24

11-29

$21

11-30

$24

12-01

$20

The cheapest trip from Palermo to Messina was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $20

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

You can expect to pay from $20 to $82 for a bus ticket from Palermo to Messina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $20 which is on 2025-12-01.