How much is the bus ticket from Rome to Messina?

The cheapest coach tickets from Rome to Messina start from £14. The average price for this route is around £39. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Rome to Messina?

The average bus journey time from Rome to Messina is 11h 45m, covering a distance of 295 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 40m and is operated by Autoservizi Salemi .

Which bus companies service the Rome to Messina route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Itabus , Autoservizi Salemi .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rome to Messina?

The earliest bus departs from Rome to Messina at 01:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rome to Messina?

A bus journey from Rome to Messina produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Which is the best bus company from Rome to Messina?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Autoservizi Salemi , with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 450 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Rome to Messina?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Autoservizi Salemi has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Rome to Messina?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Autoservizi Salemi , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rome to Messina?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Autoservizi Salemi , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Rome to Messina from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:55	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 55m	19:50	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	13:20	Rome Fiumicino Airport	17h	06:20	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 5m	10:20	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	04:40	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 4 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:55	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 55m	19:50	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	22:40	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	19h 15m	17:55	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:55	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 55m	19:50	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	15:30	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	14h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	04:40	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 7 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 5m	10:20	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	04:40	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 5m	10:20	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	04:40	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 9 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	01:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 5m	10:20	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	04:40	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 04:22 CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

7h 40mAverage duration

303 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£14 - £112	Average duration11h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£37 - £189	Average duration8h 29m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£26 - £61	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
Visit page
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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,493 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Itabus

4/5948 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5453 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Rome to Messina

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Rome to Messina?
The cheapest coach tickets from Rome to Messina start from £14. The average price for this route is around £39. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Rome to Messina?
The average bus journey time from Rome to Messina is 11h 45m, covering a distance of 295 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 8h 40m and is operated by Autoservizi Salemi.
Which bus companies service the Rome to Messina route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 11 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Rome to Messina?
The earliest bus departs from Rome to Messina at 01:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Rome to Messina?
A bus journey from Rome to Messina produces an estimated 12 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best bus company from Rome to Messina?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Autoservizi Salemi, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 450 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Rome to Messina?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Autoservizi Salemi has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Rome to Messina?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Autoservizi Salemi, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Rome to Messina?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Autoservizi Salemi, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

30/11

£47

01/12

£38

Today

£28

03/12

£30

04/12

£30

05/12

£19

06/12

£19

07/12

£14

The cheapest trip from Rome to Messina was searched and found on 7 Dec 2025 with a price of £14

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 £14 to £93 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 £14, which is on 2025-12-07.