Bus and Coach from Palermo to Messina: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Palermo to Messina

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Palermo to Messina from various bus operators like Sais Autolinee or FlixBus for the next days.

today

£11

tomorrow

£10

Wednesday

£9

Thursday

£10

Friday

£10

Saturday

Sunday

£11

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 15m	17:10	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	21:25	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 02/02/2026 17:10:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 02/02/2026 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Sais Autolinee	2h 40m	05:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	07:40	Messina	Viale Boccetta Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 02/02/2026 05:00:00 to Viale Boccetta Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 02/02/2026 07:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Sais Autolinee	2h 40m	06:30	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	09:10	Messina	Viale Boccetta Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 02/02/2026 06:30:00 to Viale Boccetta Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 02/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Sais Autolinee	2h 40m	09:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	11:40	Messina	Viale Boccetta Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 02/02/2026 09:00:00 to Viale Boccetta Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 02/02/2026 11:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	4h 50m	15:15	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	20:05	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 02/02/2026 15:15:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 02/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	11:10	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	16:05	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 03/02/2026 11:10:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 03/02/2026 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	4h 50m	15:15	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	20:05	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 03/02/2026 15:15:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 03/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Sais Autolinee	2h 45m	05:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	07:45	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 03/02/2026 05:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 03/02/2026 07:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Sais Autolinee	2h 45m	06:30	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	09:15	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 03/02/2026 06:30:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 03/02/2026 09:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Sais Autolinee	2h 45m	09:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	11:45	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 03/02/2026 09:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 03/02/2026 11:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 50m	15:15	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	20:05	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£9	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 04/02/2026 15:15:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 04/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Sais Autolinee	2h 40m	05:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	07:40	Messina	Viale Boccetta Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 04/02/2026 05:00:00 to Viale Boccetta Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 04/02/2026 07:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Sais Autolinee	2h 40m	06:30	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	09:10	Messina	Viale Boccetta Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 04/02/2026 06:30:00 to Viale Boccetta Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 04/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Sais Autolinee	2h 40m	09:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	11:40	Messina	Viale Boccetta Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 04/02/2026 09:00:00 to Viale Boccetta Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 04/02/2026 11:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
FlixBus	7h 30m	15:15	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	22:45	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 04/02/2026 15:15:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 04/02/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 50m	15:15	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	20:05	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 05/02/2026 15:15:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
FlixBus	4h 15m	17:10	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	21:25	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 05/02/2026 17:10:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/02/2026 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Sais Autolinee	2h 40m	05:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	07:40	Messina	Viale Boccetta Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 05/02/2026 05:00:00 to Viale Boccetta Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/02/2026 07:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Sais Autolinee	2h 40m	06:30	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	09:10	Messina	Viale Boccetta Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 05/02/2026 06:30:00 to Viale Boccetta Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Sais Autolinee	2h 40m	09:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	11:40	Messina	Viale Boccetta Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 05/02/2026 09:00:00 to Viale Boccetta Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/02/2026 11:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	11:10	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	16:05	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 06/02/2026 11:10:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 06/02/2026 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	4h 50m	15:15	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	20:05	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 06/02/2026 15:15:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 06/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
FlixBus	4h 15m	17:10	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	21:25	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 06/02/2026 17:10:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 06/02/2026 21:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
Sais Autolinee	2h 40m	05:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	07:40	Messina	Viale Boccetta Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 06/02/2026 05:00:00 to Viale Boccetta Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 06/02/2026 07:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Sais Autolinee	2h 40m	06:30	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	09:10	Messina	Viale Boccetta Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 06/02/2026 06:30:00 to Viale Boccetta Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 06/02/2026 09:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 55m	11:10	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	16:05	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 08/02/2026 11:10:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/02/2026 16:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
FlixBus	4h 50m	15:15	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	20:05	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 08/02/2026 15:15:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
Sais Autolinee	2h 40m	09:00	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	11:40	Messina	Viale Boccetta Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 08/02/2026 09:00:00 to Viale Boccetta Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/02/2026 11:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m
Sais Autolinee	2h 45m	14:15	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	17:00	Messina	Viale Boccetta Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 08/02/2026 14:15:00 to Viale Boccetta Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/02/2026 17:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 45m
Sais Autolinee	2h 40m	17:30	Palermo	Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop	20:10	Messina	Viale Boccetta Bus Stop	Basic	£12	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop, Palermo (Italy) at 08/02/2026 17:30:00 to Viale Boccetta Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/02/2026 20:10:00. 50 Basic ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Palermo to Messina is £9 on 04/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Palermo and Messina

See here how frequent the connections between Palermo and Messina are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 103 daily coaches from Palermo to Messina. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 44 daily coaches between Palermo and Messina.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 196 coaches from Palermo to Messina, while Night sees the fewest connections between Palermo and Messina, with 50 offers.

Facts about coaches from Palermo to Messina

Compare all providers like Sais Autolinee and FlixBus that travel 73 times every day by bus from Palermo to Messina in one click! Book your bus ticket from Palermo to Messina starting from £9!

Cheapest Bus	£9
Fastest Bus	2h 35m
Earliest Coach	05:00
Latest Coach	18:35
Daily Bus Connections	73 Ø
Distance	191.9 km
Coach Companies	Sais Autolinee and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Palermo to Messina

Every day, 73 buses from 2 coach companies leave Palermo for Messina: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 02/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

£11

Tuesday 03/02

£12

Wednesday 04/02

£12

Thursday 05/02

£12

Friday 06/02

£10

Saturday 07/02

Sunday 08/02

£11

Monday 09/02

£9

Tuesday 10/02

£10

Wednesday 11/02

£10

Thursday 12/02

£9

Friday 13/02

£10

Saturday 14/02

£15

Sunday 15/02

£11

Monday 16/02

£12

Tuesday 17/02

£10

Wednesday 18/02

Thursday 19/02

Friday 20/02

Saturday 21/02

Sunday 22/02

£12

Monday 23/02

£9

Tuesday 24/02

£12

Wednesday 25/02

£12

Thursday 26/02

£12

Friday 27/02

£12

Saturday 28/02

Sunday 01/03

The cheapest time to travel from Palermo to Messina

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

With a price starting from £9, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Palermo to Messina. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £11.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Palermo to Messina, with £9. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

How to save money travelling from Palermo to Messina

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Palermo 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 bus from Palermo 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 Palermo to Messina are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Palermo and Messina

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Palermo and Messina.

Oreto Orsi Bus Stop

Via Oreto 389

Piazza Cairoli Bus Station

Piazza Cairoli Piazza Cairoli

Piazza Indipendenza Station

Piazza Indipendenza Palazzo Reale

Via Tommaso Fazello Bus Stop

Via Tommaso Fazello

Via della Libertà

Via della Libertà 163

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

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 Palermo to Messina? Compare all modes of transports from Palermo to Messina.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Palermo to Messina

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Palermo to Messina? Or which bus companies serve the route Palermo to Messina? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Palermo to Messina bus

How much does a Palermo - Messina coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Palermo - Messina bus trip is available from £9 and takes 4h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Palermo to Messina is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £17. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Palermo to Messina is offered by roughly 73 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Messina from Palermo take?

The quickest coach from Palermo to Messina is provided by Sais Autolinee and takes 2h 35m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £12. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Palermo to Messina?

The earliest bus to Messina departs from Palermo at 05:00. 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 Palermo to Messina?

The latest bus to Messina departs from Palermo at 18:35. 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 Palermo - Messina route?

Passengers looking to travel from Palermo to Messina can travel with Sais Autolinee 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 Palermo and Messina?

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

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

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Palermo Messina 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 Palermo Messina 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 Palermo to Messina on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Palermo to Messina?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 73 daily trips between Palermo and Messina. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Palermo to Messina?

Prices and availability for 73 trips between Palermo and Messina change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

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.

More bus routes to Palermo and to Messina

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