Bari to Messina bus

Cheap bus tickets from Bari to Messina

Showing times and prices for Mar 28

Cheapest

57

Average

57

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.

Flixbus
08:50AMBari8h05 04:55PMMessina
0 transfers
571One-way
Sais Autolinee
08:35PMBari7h05 03:40AMMessina
0 transfers
581One-way

Bus schedule from Bari to Messina

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Flixbus
08:50AMBari8h05 04:55PMMessina
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Sais Autolinee
08:35PMBari7h05 03:40AMMessina
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Bus times from Bari to Messina

Showing times and prices for Mar 28

Fastest Journey

7 h 5 m

Average

7 h 35 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

344 km

Of the 2 buses that leave Bari for Messina every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Sais Autolinee
08:35PMBari7h05 03:40AMMessina
0 transfers
581One-way
Flixbus
08:50AMBari8h05 04:55PMMessina
0 transfers
571One-way

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Overview: Bus from Bari to Messina

distanceDistance213 miles (343 km)
durationAverage bus duration7 h 5 min
priceAverage bus ticket price$32 (€28)
frequencyBus frequency1 a day
changesDirect busYes, there is 1 direct bus a day
carriersBus companiesItabus, Flixbus, Big Bus, Sais Autolinee, BlaBlaCar or Bus Center

Buses from Bari to Messina cover the 213 miles (343 km) long route taking on average 7 h 5 min with our travel partners like Itabus, Flixbus, Big Bus, Sais Autolinee, BlaBlaCar or Bus Center. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $23 (€20), but the average price of bus tickets is $32 (€28). Travelers depart most frequently from Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Stazione Centrale) and arrive in Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale).

Bus companies: FlixBus from Bari to Messina

For as little as $23 (€20) you can travel by bus from Bari to Messina with FlixBus. Omio will show you the best deals, schedules and tickets available for this trip.

FlixBus

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Bus information from Bari to Messina with FlixBus:

  • Average Duration: 8 h 5 min
  • FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Buses from Bari to Messina

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.

Which bus companies travel from Bari to 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.

How long is the bus from Bari 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.

How many buses are there from Bari to Messina?

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.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Bari to Messina ?

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.

Travel Tips: Bus to Messina from Bari

Travel Tips: Take the bus to Messina easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bari to Messina.
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Bari to Messina can start from as little as $23 (€20) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Bari to Messina is $32 (€28); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Bari to Messina is 7 h 5 min  to travel the 213 mile (343 km) long route, with around there is 1 bus per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The bus from Bari to Messina leaves at 10: 00 PM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner  from Omio.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Bari to Messina without having to change trains with Itabus. There is 1 direct bus from Bari to Messina each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
Take the Bari to Messina bus with Itabus, Flixbus, Big Bus, Sais Autolinee, BlaBlaCar or Bus Center. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the journey between Bari and Messina as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Bari, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Stazione Centrale), Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi / Via Giulio Petroni and Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe). When arriving in Messina, you can end your trip in bus stations like Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale), Messina and Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata).

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (Stazione Centrale), which is located around 1 mile (1.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale), located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month for a bus from Bari to Messina is October.
Yes, you can take a bus between Bari and Messina.

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