How far is Palermo from Messina?

About 119 miles (192 km) separate Palermo and Messina.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Palermo to Messina leave from Terminal Bus Palermo and arrive at Piazza della Repubblica. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Palermo to Messina from $13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Palermo to Messina on November 22
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	6:00pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	8:45pm	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Messina on November 23
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 November 24
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	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 November 25
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	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 November 26
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	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	7h 20m	10:45pm	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 November 27
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	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	6h	9:25pm	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 November 28
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	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

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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 the good way to reach Messina. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

120 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $71	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$17 - $47	Average Duration2h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Ferry	Average Price$138 - $385	Average Duration1d 2h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$12 - $26	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

Compare bus companies

SAIS Autolinee

4/5481 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/511,395 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.

FlixBus Palermo Messina recent customer reviews

Bus driver drove like a maniac

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October 14, 2024

Itabus

4/5946 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Palermo to Messina by bus

How far is Palermo from Messina?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Palermo 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

11/19

$17

11/20

$17

Today

$17

11/22

$17

11/23

$17

11/24

$15

11/25

$14

11/26

$13

The cheapest trip from Palermo to Messina was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $13

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 $13 to $41 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 $13 which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually FlixBus, SAIS Autolinee 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.