- Must visit
Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare di Messina
Messina’s main museum preserves major Sicilian artworks, including masterpieces by Caravaggio and Antonello-linked treasures, essential for art lovers.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$17
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 4 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
198 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Agrigento to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Agrigento to Messina will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 4 buses that leave Agrigento for Messina on Wed, Jul 22, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 198 km distance in an average of 5 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 5 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Agrigento to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $23.
Distance: 123 miles (198 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$16 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Agrigento to Messina:
A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Agrigento to Messina costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 21m.
Tickets start at around $16 (€13) compared to roughly $55 (€45) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $39 (€32). The journey takes 4h 21m versus 2h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator | Departure Time 02:47AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 6h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:47AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 6h33 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 03:21AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator | Departure Time 03:21AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 6h39 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator | Departure Time 03:27AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 6h33 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 03:27AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 6h33 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 11:12AM | Duration 6h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 11:12AM | Duration 6h32 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator | Departure Time 05:54AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 7h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Intercity | Departure Time 05:54AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 7h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:39AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 8h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:39AM | Arrival Time 03:55PM | Duration 8h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:24AM | Arrival Time 05:41PM | Duration 7h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 10:24AM | Arrival Time 05:41PM | Duration 7h17 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:59PM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator | Departure Time 12:59PM | Arrival Time 07:24PM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:15PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator | Departure Time 02:39PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h11 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 02:39PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 7h11 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:11PM | Arrival Time 11:18PM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator | Departure Time 04:11PM | Arrival Time 11:18PM | Duration 7h07 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
The table below shows live departures for Agrigento to Messina buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
treno 5416 effettuato con bus PA927 · Regionale Veloce 5360 | 12:59 PM Agrigento Centrale | 6h25 | 7:24 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
treno 5416 effettuato con bus PA927 · Regionale Veloce 5360 | 12:59 PM Agrigento Centrale | 6h25 | 7:24 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
treno 5422 effettuato con bus PA955 · Regionale Veloce 5364 | 2:39 PM Agrigento Centrale | 6h45 | 9:24 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
treno 5422 effettuato con bus PA955 · Regionale Veloce 5364 | 2:39 PM Agrigento Centrale | 6h45 | 9:24 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
treno 5424 effettuato con bus PA963 · Regionale Veloce 5368 | 4:11 PM Agrigento Centrale | 7h07 | 11:18 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
treno 5424 effettuato con bus PA963 · Regionale Veloce 5368 | 4:11 PM Agrigento Centrale | 7h07 | 11:18 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:50 PM Agrigento, Piazzale Rosselli | 4h35 | 9:25 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 22 | |||||
treno 5402 effettuato con bus PA775 · Regionale 5352 | 2:47 AM Agrigento Centrale | 6h33 | 9:20 AM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
treno 5402 effettuato con bus PA775 · Regionale 5352 | 2:47 AM Agrigento Centrale | 6h33 | 9:20 AM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
treno 5400 effettuato con bus PA759+ Intercity 736 | 3:27 AM Agrigento Centrale | 6h33 | 10:00 AM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
treno 5400 effettuato con bus PA759+ Intercity 736 | 3:27 AM Agrigento Centrale | 6h33 | 10:00 AM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
treno 5406 effettuato con bus PA793 · Regionale Veloce 5354 | 4:40 AM Agrigento Centrale | 6h32 | 11:12 AM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
treno 5406 effettuato con bus PA793 · Regionale Veloce 5354 | 4:40 AM Agrigento Centrale | 6h32 | 11:12 AM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
treno 5406 effettuato con bus PA787+ Intercity 730 | 5:54 AM Agrigento Centrale | 7h16 | 1:10 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
treno 5406 effettuato con bus PA787+ Intercity 730 | 5:54 AM Agrigento Centrale | 7h16 | 1:10 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:55 AM Agrigento, Piazzale Rosselli | 4h55 | 10:50 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
treno 5410 effettuato con bus PA913 · Regionale 12888 · Regionale 12900 | 7:39 AM Agrigento Centrale | 8h16 | 3:55 PM Messina Centrale | 2 transfers | |
treno 5410 effettuato con bus PA913 · Regionale 12888 · Regionale 12900 | 7:39 AM Agrigento Centrale | 8h16 | 3:55 PM Messina Centrale | 2 transfers | |
treno 5414 effettuato con bus PA925 · Regionale 5358 | 10:24 AM Agrigento Centrale | 7h17 | 5:41 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
treno 5414 effettuato con bus PA925 · Regionale 5358 | 10:24 AM Agrigento Centrale | 7h17 | 5:41 PM Messina Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Agrigento to Messina run on average 2 times per day, taking around 4h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:50, the last at 20:55. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (198 km) distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 123 miles (198 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€10) |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 4:50 AM |
Last bus 8:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Messina — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Messina trip today.
Messina’s main museum preserves major Sicilian artworks, including masterpieces by Caravaggio and Antonello-linked treasures, essential for art lovers.
A church museum displaying liturgical art, silverwork, and historic objects tied to Messina Cathedral and the city’s religious heritage.
A small local gallery and exhibition space used for cultural displays, suitable for visitors seeking contemporary community art in Messina.
Messina’s main cathedral square is the city’s ceremonial heart, ideal for seeing the Duomo, fountain, and clock tower together.
This scenic viewpoint area beside Cristo Re offers one of the best panoramas over Messina, the harbor curve, and Calabria beyond.
This central piazza is dominated by Orion Fountain and elegant facades, making it one of the city’s most photogenic public spaces.
A layered baked pasta timbale with ragù, eggplant, cheese, and sometimes meatballs. A festive Sicilian classic closely tied to family Sunday meals.
A crisp fried rice ball, usually filled with ragù, peas, and cheese. A beloved Sicilian street food found in bars and bakeries across Messina.
Soft sweet brioche served with granita, especially for breakfast. In Messina it is a warm-weather ritual and a signature part of Sicilian café culture.
Refined Michelin-starred dining with creative Sicilian seafood and tasting menus in an elegant setting inside Hotel Messenion.
Historic pastry café famed for granita, brioche, gelato, and Sicilian breakfast classics. A traditional stop with a strong local reputation.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving swordfish, shellfish, and classic Sicilian fish dishes in a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy. Rooms and meals are often cheaper than in Rome or Milan, while local buses and ferries stay reasonably priced for tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Agrigento to Messina by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Messina, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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