What is the travel distance from Milano to Messina?

Milano and Messina are 599 miles (966 km) apart.

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

The majority of buses traveling from Milano to Messina start their journey at Lampugnano 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 Milano to Messina from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Milano to Messina on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Piazza I Maggio, 1	22h 50m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	9:40pm	Milan (Malpensa Aeroporto Terminal 1)	22h 10m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	9:50pm	Aeroporto Malpensa T2	22h	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Lampugnano bus station	21h 10m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	11:25pm	Milan (San Donato M3)	20h 25m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Milano 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 12 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $58, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

12h 30mAverage Duration

598 milesDistance

41kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $248	Average Duration21h 20m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$58 - $125	Average Duration12h 30m	CO₂ emissions 41kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Milano and Messina?

Stops in Milano

A
Lampugnano
Via Giulio Natta, 228, 20151 Milano, Italy
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B
Piazza I Maggio, 1
Piazza I Maggio, 1, 20099 Sesto San Giovanni MI, Italy
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C
Linate Airport
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D
Milan San Donato Bus Station
Via Giuseppe Impastato, 27, 20138 Milano, Italy
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E
Malpensa Airport
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F
Molino Dorino
Molino Dorino, 20151 Milano, 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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,390 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

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5450 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.9

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Milano to Messina by bus

What is the travel distance from Milano to Messina?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$44

11/20

$73

Today

$44

11/22

$43

11/23

$44

11/24

$38

11/25

$44

11/26

$96

The cheapest trip from Milano to Messina was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $158 for a bus ticket from Milano to Messina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-11-24.

Usually 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.