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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
$29
Average price
$38
Fastest journey
7 h 5 m
Average duration
7 h 56 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
344 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bari to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bari to Messina will cost around $38 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
Of the 6 buses that leave Bari for Messina on Sat, Aug 29, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 29 the direct buses cover the 344 km distance in an average of 7 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 5 m .
On Sat, Aug 29 the slowest buses will take 8 h 45 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.
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FlixBus
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4411
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bari to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $48.
Distance: 213 miles (344 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$46 Average price Cheapest | $83 Average price | $81 Average price |
7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 7h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Bari to Messina:
A bus is $35 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bari to Messina costing on average $81.
A bus is $37 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bari to Messina costing on average $83.
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 11m.
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 7h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 8h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 8h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 12h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
The table below shows live departures for Bari to Messina buses for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 8h45 | 5:55 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
1110 · 4181 | 4:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 11h40 | 4:10 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1 transfer | |
4411 | 10:55 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 7h55 | 6:50 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 7h05 | 6:30 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) | 7h45 | 3:15 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Bari to Messina run on average 3 times per day, taking around 7h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 if you book in advance.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 213 miles (344 km) distance in 7h 5m.
Distance 213 miles (344 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 7h 5m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 7 days |
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.
The Bari Messina route is served by two bus companies that offer only direct services that depart in the morning, in the afternoon or at night. The highest number of departures is recorded in the early morning and evening. The timing of the trip varies depending on the time of departure, also bearing in mind the fact that the journey involves boarding the bus on the ferry that, from the port of Villa San Giovanni, Calabria, leads to the port of Messina.
Buscenter.it and Flixbus are the two companies that serve the route with buses Bari Messina organizing direct trips. Alternatively, the bus company Federico Autolinee offers a connection to the port of Villa San Giovanni, where you can embark independently on the ferry to Messina.
The direct route from Bari to Messina, including boarding at Villa San Giovanni and navigation on the ferry, has a duration that varies depending on the date and time of departure selected. The fastest transfer is organized by Flixbus which takes just over 6 hours. In general, the schedule ranges from 6 hours and 30 minutes to 7 hours and 45 minutes.
The trips available every day to reach Messina from Bari are about 6 and become 8 if you add those that lead to the port of Villa San Giovanni. On average there are 56 connections with the island per week.
Bari Bus Station: the buses Bari Messina depart from the stop in Via Giuseppe Capruzzi, which is located in front of the entrance to the train station and near the local bus stop 01, 03, 13, 19, 50 and 53 that lead to the center in about 15 minutes. A bar is available near the bus stop.
Messina bus station: located in Piazza della Repubblica, in front of the train station and near the tram stop 28 that leads to the center in 30 minutes. Inside the station there are a waiting room, shops, toilets, ticket office, bar, luggage storage and police station.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bari 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.

Most Bari to Messina buses use the Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) to Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) station pair. Use this guide to compare Bari and Messina bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, and WC.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe): Ramps.
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino) is 1 km from Bari city centre. Public transport options include:
Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria del Corso (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino).
Available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Largo Sorrentino): Elevators, ramps.
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