What is the travel distance from Bari to Messina?

About 214 miles (345 km) separate Bari and Messina.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bari to Messina?

The majority of buses traveling from Bari to Messina start their journey at Centrale and wind up at Messina Centrale. These are the main 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.

Bus Bari to Messina from $24 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Bari to Messina on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:35pm	Bari Centrale	7h 5m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
Bus	9:35pm	Bari Centrale	7h 5m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
Bus	7:30am	Bari (Via Capruzzi)	7h 45m	3:15pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	9:35am	Bari (Via Capruzzi)	8h 20m	5:55pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	5:15am	Modungo	14h 35m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Bari to Messina

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Messina. The journey takes about 5 hours and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5hAverage Duration

214 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $117	Average Duration8h 45m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$37 - $37	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bari and Messina?

Stops in Bari

A
Centrale
Via Giuseppe Capruzzi, 1240, 70123 Bari, Italy
B
Porto
Corso Antonio De Tullio 14, 70122 Bari, Italy
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C
Bari Airport
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D
Piazza Aldo Moro
Piazza Aldo Moro, 6, 70123 Bari BA, Italy
E
Porto
Piazzale Cristoforo Colombo, 1, 70122 Bari BA, Italy

Stops in Messina

A
Messina Centrale
Piazza Stazione, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
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B
Piazza della Repubblica
Via Guido delle Colonne, 49, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
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

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

Itabus

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

SAIS Autolinee

4/5482 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.2

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bari to Messina by bus

What is the travel distance from Bari to Messina?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bari to Messina?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$24

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$28

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$24

The cheapest trip from Bari to Messina was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $24

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

You can expect to pay from $24 to $60 for a bus ticket from Bari to Messina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $24 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually Itabus 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.