What is the distance between Rome and Messina?

The distance between Rome and Messina is around 488 km (303 miles).

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

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Rome Ciampino Airport, in Rome, and end it at Piazza della Repubblica, in Messina.

Bus Rome to Messina from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rome to Messina on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	19h 15m	5:55pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Messina on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 55m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	14h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Messina on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	CheapestFastest
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	14h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Messina on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Messina on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Messina on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 55m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Messina on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	4:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Messina on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	4:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	19h 15m	5:55pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	4:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Rome 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 7 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

7h 40mAverage Duration

488 kmDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$26 - $207	Average Duration11h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$69 - $350	Average Duration8h 29m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$47 - $113	Average Duration7h 40m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Rome and Messina?

Stops in Rome

A
Rome Ciampino Airport
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B
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
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C
Rome Fiumicino Airport
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D
Castro Pretorio
Viale Castro Pretorio 76, 00185 Roma, Italy
E
Roma
F
Anagnina
Via Vincenzo Giudice, 00173 Roma RM, 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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FlixBus

3.5/511,454 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

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Itabus

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5451 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rome to Messina by bus

What is the distance between Rome and Messina?
The distance between Rome and Messina is around 488 km (303 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Rome to Messina?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Rome Ciampino Airport, in Rome, 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

11-25

$85

11-26

$86

Today

$74

11-28

$55

11-29

$35

11-30

$54

12-01

$54

12-02

$49

The cheapest trip from Rome to Messina was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $35

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 $35 to $213 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 $35 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually Itabus, FlixBus 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.