Which bus from Bologna to Messina is the best?
Check the bus schedule for Bologna to Messina. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like FlixBus, Itabus or Autoservizi Salemi. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 14h 0m | 16:20 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 06:20 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Economy | £41 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 04/12/2025 16:20:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
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| Itabus | 15h 10m | 14:35 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 05:45 | Messina | Central Station | Premium Economy | £48 |
A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 04/12/2025 14:35:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
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| Itabus | 21h 40m | 09:10 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 06:50 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Basic | £60 |
A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 04/12/2025 09:10:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 40m
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| Autoservizi Salemi | 14h 10m | 14:30 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 04:40 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Basic | £75 |
A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 04/12/2025 14:30:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/12/2025 04:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £75 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
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| FlixBus | 18h 50m | 01:00 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 19:50 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Economy | £89 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 04/12/2025 01:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 04/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £89 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| FlixBus | 14h 0m | 16:20 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 06:20 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Economy | £48 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 05/12/2025 16:20:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
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| Itabus | 21h 40m | 09:10 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 06:50 | Messina | Central Station | Premium Economy | £50 |
A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 05/12/2025 09:10:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 40m
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| Itabus | 15h 10m | 14:35 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 05:45 | Messina | Central Station | Premium Economy | £53 |
A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 05/12/2025 14:35:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
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| Itabus | 21h 5m | 09:45 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 06:50 | Messina | Central Station | Premium Economy | £59 |
A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 05/12/2025 09:45:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 06/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 5m
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| FlixBus | 18h 50m | 01:00 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 19:50 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Economy | £83 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 05/12/2025 01:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £83 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 50m
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Distribusion19h 5m000:45BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station08:45NaplesMetropark Centrale0Premium EconomyA Bus from Distribusion goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 07/12/2025 00:45:00 to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus7h 55m011:55NaplesMetropark Centrale19:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 07/12/2025 11:55:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Itabus | 21h 5m | 09:45 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 06:50 | Messina | Central Station | Premium Economy | £35 |
A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 06/12/2025 09:45:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 5m
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| Itabus | 15h 10m | 14:35 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 05:45 | Messina | Central Station | Premium Economy | £35 |
A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 06/12/2025 14:35:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
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| FlixBus | 14h 0m | 16:20 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 06:20 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Economy | £50 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 06/12/2025 16:20:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
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| FlixBus | 18h 15m | 23:40 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 17:55 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Economy | £59 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 06/12/2025 23:40:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/12/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
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| Autoservizi Salemi | 14h 10m | 14:30 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 04:40 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Basic | £76 |
A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 06/12/2025 14:30:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/12/2025 04:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
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Distribusion19h 5m000:45BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station08:45NaplesMetropark Centrale0Premium EconomyA Bus from Distribusion goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 07/12/2025 00:45:00 to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus7h 55m011:55NaplesMetropark Centrale19:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 07/12/2025 11:55:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Itabus | 15h 10m | 14:35 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 05:45 | Messina | Central Station | Premium Economy | £35 |
A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 07/12/2025 14:35:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
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| Itabus | 20h 20m | 10:30 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 06:50 | Messina | Central Station | Premium Economy | £47 |
A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 07/12/2025 10:30:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 20m
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| Itabus | 21h 40m | 09:10 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 06:50 | Messina | Central Station | Economy | £48 |
A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 07/12/2025 09:10:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 40m
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| FlixBus | 14h 0m | 16:20 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 06:20 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Economy | £53 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 07/12/2025 16:20:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
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| FlixBus | 18h 15m | 23:40 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 17:55 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Economy | £87 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 07/12/2025 23:40:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/12/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £87 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
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Distribusion19h 5m000:45BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station08:45NaplesMetropark Centrale0Premium EconomyA Bus from Distribusion goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 07/12/2025 00:45:00 to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus7h 55m011:55NaplesMetropark Centrale19:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 07/12/2025 11:55:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Itabus | 15h 10m | 14:35 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 05:45 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Basic | £27 |
A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 08/12/2025 14:35:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
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| FlixBus | 14h 0m | 16:20 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 06:20 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Economy | £55 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 08/12/2025 16:20:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
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| FlixBus | 15h 40m | 18:40 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 10:20 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Economy | £56 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 08/12/2025 18:40:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
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| Autoservizi Salemi | 14h 10m | 14:30 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 04:40 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Basic | £84 |
A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 08/12/2025 14:30:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 09/12/2025 04:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £84 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Itabus | 15h 10m | 14:35 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 05:45 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Economy | £40 |
A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 09/12/2025 14:35:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
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| FlixBus | 14h 0m | 16:20 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 06:20 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Economy | £50 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 09/12/2025 16:20:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
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| FlixBus | 19h 56m | 23:54 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 19:50 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Economy | £58 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 09/12/2025 23:54:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 10/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 56m
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| FlixBus | 18h 15m | 23:40 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 17:55 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Economy | £60 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 09/12/2025 23:40:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 10/12/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
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Distribusion19h 5m000:45BolognaPiazza XX Settembre Bus Station08:45NaplesMetropark Centrale0Premium EconomyA Bus from Distribusion goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 07/12/2025 00:45:00 to Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) arriving at 07/12/2025 08:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
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FlixBus7h 55m011:55NaplesMetropark Centrale19:50MessinaPiazza della Repubblica0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Metropark Centrale, Naples (Italy) at 07/12/2025 11:55:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/12/2025 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Itabus | 15h 10m | 14:35 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 05:45 | Messina | Central Station | Premium Economy | £26 |
A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 10/12/2025 14:35:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
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| FlixBus | 14h 0m | 16:20 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 06:20 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Economy | £48 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 10/12/2025 16:20:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 0m
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| FlixBus | 18h 15m | 23:40 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 17:55 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Economy | £59 |
A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 10/12/2025 23:40:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 11/12/2025 17:55:00. 50 Economy ticket for £59 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
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| Autoservizi Salemi | 14h 10m | 14:30 | Bologna | Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station | 04:40 | Messina | Piazza della Repubblica | Basic | £76 |
A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 10/12/2025 14:30:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 11/12/2025 04:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Bologna to Messina is £26 on 10/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Bologna and Messina?
All facts for Bologna to Messina bus at a glance
Compare all coach operators like FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi that travel daily 11 times by bus from Bologna to Messina in one click. Book your Bologna to Messina bus ticket starting from £26!
| Cheapest Bus | £26 |
| Fastest Bus | 14h 0m |
| Earliest Coach | 01:00 |
| Latest Coach | 23:54 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 11 Ø |
| Distance | 783.6 km |
| Coach Companies | FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi and OneBus |
What are the cheapest coach tickets from Bologna to Messina?
Every day, 11 buses from 4 coach companies leave Bologna for Messina. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 04/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!
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How to save money travelling from Bologna to Messina
Book the ticket from Bologna to Messina in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Bologna to Messina, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.
If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Bologna to Messina are also emptier.Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bologna to Messina
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