Bus tickets Rome to Messina from £13

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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 FlixBus, Itabus or Autoservizi Salemi for the next days.
today
from £17
tomorrow
from £23
Tuesday
from £21
Wednesday
Thursday
from £19
Friday
Saturday
from £13

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itabus
    13h 35m
    0
    17:15
    Rome
    Tiburtina Coach Station
    06:50
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    £17
  • Itabus
    9h 45m
    0
    20:00
    Rome
    Tiburtina Coach Station
    05:45
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    £17
  • FlixBus
    10h 55m
    0
    08:55
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    19:50
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    01:15
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    10:20
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £30
  • Autoservizi Salemi
    8h 40m
    0
    20:00
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    04:40
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Autoservizi Salemi
    Economy
    £44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Villa San Giovanni to Rome via Messina, you can save more than £9? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 53%
      0h 59m
      0 km
      05:51
      Villa San Giovanni
      Station
      06:50
      Messina
      Central Station
      489 km
      Rome
      Premium Economy
      £8
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rome to Messina via Roccalumera, you can save more than £12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      1h 30m
      0
      07:00
      Rome
      Appia/Quarto Miglio
      07:30
      Roccalumera
      Bus Stop
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      £2
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Distribusion
      0h 45m
      0
      07:45
      Roccalumera
      Bus Stop
      08:30
      Messina
      Contesse Train Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      £3
    Travel Time is 7h 10m shorter, and you will save £12

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    01:15
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    10:20
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    10h 55m
    0
    08:55
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    19:50
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    23:30
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    10:20
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • Autoservizi Salemi
    8h 40m
    0
    20:00
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    04:40
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Autoservizi Salemi
    Economy
    £44
  • Autoservizi Salemi
    8h 40m
    0
    20:00
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    04:40
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Autoservizi Salemi
    Economy
    £45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Villa San Giovanni to Rome via Messina, you can save more than £15? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 65%
      0h 59m
      0 km
      04:46
      Villa San Giovanni
      Station
      05:45
      Messina
      Central Station
      489 km
      Rome
      Premium Economy
      £8
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rome to Messina via Roccalumera, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      1h 30m
      0
      07:00
      Rome
      Appia/Quarto Miglio
      07:30
      Roccalumera
      Bus Stop
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      £2
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Distribusion
      0h 45m
      0
      07:45
      Roccalumera
      Bus Stop
      08:30
      Messina
      Contesse Train Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      £3
    Travel Time is 7h 10m shorter, and you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 55m
    0
    08:55
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    19:50
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £21
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    01:15
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    10:20
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £22
  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    23:30
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    10:20
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • Autoservizi Salemi
    8h 40m
    0
    20:00
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    04:40
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Autoservizi Salemi
    Economy
    £44
  • Did you know that if you travel from Villa San Giovanni to Rome via Messina, you can save more than £13? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 62%
      0h 59m
      0 km
      04:46
      Villa San Giovanni
      Station
      05:45
      Messina
      Central Station
      489 km
      Rome
      Premium Economy
      £8
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rome to Messina via Roccalumera, you can save more than £16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      1h 30m
      0
      07:00
      Rome
      Appia/Quarto Miglio
      07:30
      Roccalumera
      Bus Stop
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      £2
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Distribusion
      0h 45m
      0
      07:45
      Roccalumera
      Bus Stop
      08:30
      Messina
      Contesse Train Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      £3
    Travel Time is 7h 10m shorter, and you will save £16

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    10h 55m
    0
    08:55
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    19:50
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £19
  • FlixBus
    9h 5m
    0
    01:15
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    10:20
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £20
  • Itabus
    13h 35m
    0
    17:15
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    06:50
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    £25
  • Itabus
    9h 45m
    0
    20:00
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    05:45
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    £29
  • FlixBus
    10h 50m
    0
    23:30
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    10:20
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rome to Messina via Roccalumera, you can save more than £14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      1h 30m
      0
      07:00
      Rome
      Appia/Quarto Miglio
      07:30
      Roccalumera
      Bus Stop
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      £2
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Distribusion
      0h 45m
      0
      07:45
      Roccalumera
      Bus Stop
      08:30
      Messina
      Contesse Train Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      £3
    Travel Time is 7h 35m shorter, and you will save £14

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itabus
    13h 35m
    0
    17:15
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    06:50
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    £13
  • Itabus
    13h 35m
    0
    17:15
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    06:50
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    £18
  • Itabus
    13h 35m
    0
    17:15
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    06:50
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    £25
  • Autoservizi Salemi
    8h 40m
    0
    20:00
    Rome
    Tiburtina Bus Station
    04:40
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Autoservizi Salemi
    Economy
    £45
  • Did you know that if you travel from Rome to Messina via Roccalumera, you can save more than £8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      1h 30m
      0
      07:00
      Rome
      Appia/Quarto Miglio
      07:30
      Roccalumera
      Bus Stop
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      £2
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • Distribusion
      0h 45m
      0
      07:45
      Roccalumera
      Bus Stop
      08:30
      Messina
      Contesse Train Station
      0
      Distribusion
      Economy
      £3
    Travel Time is 7h 10m shorter, and you will save £8

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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily coaches from Rome to Messina. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Rome and Messina.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 26 coaches from Rome to Messina, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Rome and Messina, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches from Rome to Messina

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi that travel 8 times every day by bus from Rome to Messina in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rome to Messina starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus £13
Fastest Bus 8h 40m
Earliest Coach 01:15
Latest Coach 20:00
Daily Bus Connections 8 Ø
Distance 487.4 km
Coach Companies FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi

Cheapest coach connections from Rome to Messina

Every day, 8 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 02/06/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/05
Tuesday 27/05
Wednesday 28/05
Thursday 29/05
Friday 30/05
Saturday 31/05
Sunday 01/06
£25
Monday 02/06
£45
Tuesday 03/06
£21
Wednesday 04/06
Thursday 05/06
£19
Friday 06/06
£16
Saturday 07/06
£13
Sunday 08/06
£25
Monday 09/06
£26
Tuesday 10/06
£19
Wednesday 11/06
£19
Thursday 12/06
£44
Friday 13/06
£44
Saturday 14/06
Sunday 15/06
£23
Monday 16/06
Tuesday 17/06
£16
Wednesday 18/06
£44
Thursday 19/06
Friday 20/06
£44
Saturday 21/06
£14
Sunday 22/06

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 £13, Saturday is the cheapest day for a coach from Rome to Messina. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £23.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rome to Messina, with £13. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.

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.

Latest reviews for coach companies on the route Rome - Messina

Autoservizi Salemi
Nunzio , 27/04/2025

In seguito ad una informazione posta ad un lavoratore Salemi,mi è stata data una risposta in modo scorbutico,non gradevole ed ineducato.

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.

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 £13 and takes 13h 35m. 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 £13 to £51. 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 8 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 £44. 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 01:15. 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 20:00. 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 FlixBus, Itabus 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: FlixBus, Itabus 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.

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

Economy
Economy

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

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

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

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