Coach Messina to Taranto from £27

Which bus from Messina to Taranto is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Messina to Taranto. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Itabus or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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Thursday

£46

Friday

£47

Saturday

£35

Sunday

£49

Monday

£62

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 5m	10:05	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	17:10	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station		Economy	£46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 18/12/2025 10:05:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 18/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 5m	10:05	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	17:10	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station		Economy	£47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 19/12/2025 10:05:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 19/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
	Itabus	6h 30m	23:50	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	06:20	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station		Premium Economy	£66	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 19/12/2025 23:50:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 20/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itabus	6h 30m	23:50	Messina	Central Station	06:20	Taranto	Bus Station		Premium Economy	£35	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 20/12/2025 23:50:00 to Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 21/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
	Itabus	13h 45m	23:20	Messina	Central Station	13:05	Taranto	Bus Station		Premium Economy	£45	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 20/12/2025 23:20:00 to Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 21/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 5m	10:05	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	17:10	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station		Economy	£49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 21/12/2025 10:05:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 21/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itabus	6h 30m	23:50	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	06:20	Taranto	Bus Station		Basic	£62	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 22/12/2025 23:50:00 to Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 23/12/2025 06:20:00. 50 Basic ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
	Itabus	13h 45m	23:20	Messina	Central Station	13:05	Taranto	Bus Station		Premium Economy	£66	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 22/12/2025 23:20:00 to Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 23/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £66 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Taranto via Villa San Giovanni, you can save more than £7? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 11%
  
  12h 44m
  
  Messina
  
  8 km
  
  00:21
  
  Villa San Giovanni
  Station
  
  13:05
  
  Taranto
  Bus Station
  
  0 km
  
  Premium Economy
  
  £55
  
  A Bus from goes from Station, Villa San Giovanni (Italy) at 22/12/2025 00:21:00 to Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 22/12/2025 13:05:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £55 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 44m
Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Taranto via Cosenza, you can save more than £11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 5m
  
  0
  
  10:05
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  14:10
  
  Cosenza
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £32
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 24/12/2025 10:05:00 to Central Coach Station, Cosenza (Italy) arriving at 24/12/2025 14:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 5m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 55m
  
  0
  
  14:15
  
  Cosenza
  Central Coach Station
  
  17:10
  
  Taranto
  Cimino Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £19
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Cosenza (Italy) at 24/12/2025 14:15:00 to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 24/12/2025 17:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save £11

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Messina to Taranto is £27 on 15/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Messina and Taranto?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Messina to Taranto. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily coaches from Messina to Taranto. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Messina and Taranto.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 18 coaches from Messina to Taranto, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Messina and Taranto, with 3 offers.

All facts for Messina to Taranto bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Itabus and FlixBus that travel daily 4 times by bus from Messina to Taranto in one click. Book your Messina to Taranto bus ticket starting from £27!

Cheapest Bus	£27
Fastest Bus	6h 30m
Earliest Coach	10:05
Latest Coach	23:50
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	291.4 km
Coach Companies	Itabus and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Messina to Taranto?

Every day, 4 buses from 2 coach companies leave Messina for Taranto. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 16/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 15/12

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£46

Friday 19/12

£47

Saturday 20/12

£35

Sunday 21/12

£49

Monday 22/12

£62

Tuesday 23/12

£57

Wednesday 24/12

Thursday 25/12

Friday 26/12

Saturday 27/12

£62

Sunday 28/12

£62

Monday 29/12

£40

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

Monday 05/01

Tuesday 06/01

Wednesday 07/01

Thursday 08/01

Friday 09/01

Saturday 10/01

Sunday 11/01

The cheapest time to travel from Messina to Taranto

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Messina to Taranto, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £35, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Messina to Taranto. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £49.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Messina to Taranto, with £35. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £46.

How to save money travelling from Messina to Taranto

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Messina to Taranto 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 Messina to Taranto, 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 Messina to Taranto are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Messina and Taranto

Here is a map with all coach stations in Messina and Taranto. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Piazza della Repubblica

Piazza della Repubblica 25

Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop

SS114 Orientale Sicula Bus Stop

V. Nazionale; 56 - S. Margherita Bus Stop

Viale Gazzi Bus Stop

Bus Station

Via Benedetto Croce

Cimino Bus Station

Via Benedetto Croce

Porto Mercantile Bus Station

Via Cristoforo Colombo 435

Via Mascherpa Coach Stop

Via Luigi Mascherpa

Central Bus Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Messina to Taranto? Compare all modes of transports from Messina to Taranto.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Messina to Taranto

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Messina to Taranto. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Messina to Taranto bus

How much does a Messina Taranto coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Messina Taranto bus trip is available from £27 and takes 6h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Messina to Taranto?

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £27 to £134. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Taranto.

How many connections are available for the Messina Taranto route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Messina to Taranto is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Taranto from Messina take?

The quickest coach from Messina to Taranto is provided by Itabus and takes 6h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £66. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Messina to Taranto?

The earliest bus to Taranto departs from Messina at 10:05. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Messina to Taranto?

The latest bus to Taranto departs from Messina at 23:50. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Messina Taranto route?

Passengers looking to travel from Messina to Taranto can travel with Itabus and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Taranto?

You can check all the direct connections between Messina and Taranto by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Itabus and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Taranto from Messina?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Messina Taranto bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Messina Taranto bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Messina to Taranto on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Messina to Taranto?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Messina to Taranto

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

More bus routes to Messina and to Taranto

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Messina and to Taranto. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!