Bus and Coach from Rome to Messina: Compare all prices

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Rome to Messina from various bus operators like Itabus, FlixBus or Autoservizi Salemi for the next days.

today

£18

tomorrow

£19

Wednesday

£17

Thursday

£17

Friday

£17

Saturday

£17

Sunday

£18

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	10h 15m	19:30	Rome	Tiburtina Coach Station	05:45	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£18	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 04/05/2026 19:30:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/05/2026 05:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	9h 30m	21:00	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	06:30	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 04/05/2026 21:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/05/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	9h 50m	01:20	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	11:10	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 04/05/2026 01:20:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 04/05/2026 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Autoservizi Salemi	8h 40m	20:00	Rome	Tiburtina Coach Station	04:40	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£48	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 04/05/2026 20:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/05/2026 04:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 30m	21:00	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	06:30	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 05/05/2026 21:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 06/05/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
FlixBus	9h 50m	01:20	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	11:10	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 05/05/2026 01:20:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/05/2026 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
FlixBus	10h 55m	08:55	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	19:50	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 05/05/2026 08:55:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/05/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Itabus	10h 15m	19:30	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	05:45	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£23	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 05/05/2026 19:30:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 06/05/2026 05:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 30m	21:00	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	06:30	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 06/05/2026 21:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/05/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Itabus	10h 15m	19:30	Rome	Tiburtina Coach Station	05:45	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£18	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 06/05/2026 19:30:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/05/2026 05:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	10h 55m	08:55	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	19:50	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 06/05/2026 08:55:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 06/05/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Autoservizi Salemi	8h 40m	20:00	Rome	Tiburtina Coach Station	04:40	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£46	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 06/05/2026 20:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/05/2026 04:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	10h 15m	19:30	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	05:45	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	£17	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 07/05/2026 19:30:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/05/2026 05:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	9h 30m	21:00	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	06:30	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 07/05/2026 21:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/05/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Itabus	14h 25m	16:25	Rome	Tiburtina Coach Station	06:50	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£22	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 07/05/2026 16:25:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/05/2026 06:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	9h 50m	01:20	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	11:10	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 07/05/2026 01:20:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/05/2026 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Autoservizi Salemi	8h 40m	20:00	Rome	Tiburtina Coach Station	04:40	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£43	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 07/05/2026 20:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/05/2026 04:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	10h 15m	19:30	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	05:45	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	£17	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 08/05/2026 19:30:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 09/05/2026 05:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	9h 30m	21:00	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	06:30	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 08/05/2026 21:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 09/05/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Itabus	14h 25m	16:25	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	06:50	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	£22	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 08/05/2026 16:25:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 09/05/2026 06:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	9h 50m	01:20	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	11:10	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 08/05/2026 01:20:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/05/2026 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Autoservizi Salemi	8h 40m	20:00	Rome	Tiburtina Coach Station	04:40	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£46	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 08/05/2026 20:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 09/05/2026 04:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	10h 15m	19:30	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	05:45	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	£17	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 09/05/2026 19:30:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 10/05/2026 05:45:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	9h 30m	21:00	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	06:30	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 09/05/2026 21:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 10/05/2026 06:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Itabus	14h 25m	16:25	Rome	Tiburtina Coach Station	06:50	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£22	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 09/05/2026 16:25:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 10/05/2026 06:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	9h 50m	01:20	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	11:10	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 09/05/2026 01:20:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 09/05/2026 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Autoservizi Salemi	8h 40m	20:00	Rome	Tiburtina Coach Station	04:40	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£45	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 09/05/2026 20:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 10/05/2026 04:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	10h 15m	19:30	Rome	Tiburtina Coach Station	05:45	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£18	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 10/05/2026 19:30:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 11/05/2026 05:45:00. 50 Basic ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	9h 50m	01:20	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	11:10	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 10/05/2026 01:20:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 10/05/2026 11:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 50m
Itabus	14h 25m	16:25	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	06:50	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	£23	A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 10/05/2026 16:25:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 11/05/2026 06:50:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 25m
FlixBus	10h 55m	08:55	Rome	Tiburtina Bus Station	19:50	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 10/05/2026 08:55:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 10/05/2026 19:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m
Autoservizi Salemi	8h 40m	20:00	Rome	Tiburtina Coach Station	04:40	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£46	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Tiburtina Coach Station, Rome (Italy) at 10/05/2026 20:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 11/05/2026 04:40:00. 50 Basic ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Rome to Messina is £15 on 11/05/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Rome and Messina

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 20 daily coaches from Rome to Messina. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Rome and Messina.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 61 coaches from Rome to Messina, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rome and Messina, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Rome to Messina

Compare all providers like Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi that travel 13 times every day by bus from Rome to Messina in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rome to Messina starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus	£15
Fastest Bus	8h 40m
Earliest Coach	01:20
Latest Coach	23:30
Daily Bus Connections	13 Ø
Distance	487.4 km
Coach Companies	Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi

Cheapest coach connections from Rome to Messina

Every day, 13 buses from 3 coach companies leave Rome for Messina: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/05/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 04/05

£18

Tuesday 05/05

£19

Wednesday 06/05

£17

Thursday 07/05

£17

Friday 08/05

£17

Saturday 09/05

£17

Sunday 10/05

£31

Monday 11/05

£15

Tuesday 12/05

£17

Wednesday 13/05

£17

Thursday 14/05

£18

Friday 15/05

£17

Saturday 16/05

£15

Sunday 17/05

£17

Monday 18/05

£24

Tuesday 19/05

£22

Wednesday 20/05

£21

Thursday 21/05

£17

Friday 22/05

£17

Saturday 23/05

£15

Sunday 24/05

£17

Monday 25/05

£15

Tuesday 26/05

£17

Wednesday 27/05

£17

Thursday 28/05

£17

Friday 29/05

£60

Saturday 30/05

£47

Sunday 31/05

The cheapest time to travel from Rome to Messina

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

With a price starting from £15, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Rome to Messina. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rome to Messina, with £15. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £23.

How to save money travelling from Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome to Messina are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Rome to Messina

These are the most booked bus companies between Rome to Messina from our users.

FlixBus from Rome to Messina

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Rome to Messina:

Cheapest Price	£17
Fastest Coach	9h 30m
Earliest Coach	01:20
Last Coach	23:30
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	03/05/2026

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Rome - Messina

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All bus stations and stops in Rome and Messina

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

Anagnina Bus Station

Piazzale della Stazione Anagnina

Termini Bus Station

Piazza dei Cinquecento 64

Tiburtina Bus Station

Largo Guido Mazzoni 4

Tiburtina Coach Station

Tiburtina Partenze

Fori Imperiali Bus Stop

Piazza della Repubblica

Piazza della Repubblica 25

Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop

Viale Gazzi Bus Stop

SS114 Orientale Sicula Bus Stop

SS114 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 Rome to Messina? Compare all modes of transports from Rome to Messina.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rome to Messina

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

FAQs about the Rome to Messina bus

How much does a Rome - Messina coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Rome - Messina bus trip is available from £15 and takes 9h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Rome to Messina is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £61. 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 Rome - Messina route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Rome to Messina is offered by roughly 13 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Messina from Rome take?

The quickest coach from Rome to Messina is provided by Autoservizi Salemi and takes 8h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £48. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rome to Messina?

The earliest bus to Messina departs from Rome at 01:20. 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 Rome to Messina?

The latest bus to Messina departs from Rome at 23:30. 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 Rome - Messina route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Messina?

You can check all the direct connections between Rome 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: Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi.

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

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 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome to Messina on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Rome 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 13 daily trips between Rome 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 Rome to Messina?

Prices and availability for 13 trips between Rome 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 Rome 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.

Premium Economy

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

More bus routes to Rome and to Messina

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