The cheapest and fastest buses from Florence to Messina
Cheapest price
$34
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
12 h 20 m
Average duration
13 h 35 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
717 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Florence to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Messina will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $34.
Of the 10 buses that leave Florence for Messina on Mon, May 25, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 717 km distance in an average of 13 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 20 m .
On Mon, May 25 the slowest buses will take 15 h 10 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.
FlixBus6:00 PM12h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:20 AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$341One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 PM13h10Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)11:10 AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$351One-way0 transfers
2409 · 441112:20 PM18h30Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:50 AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$431One-way1 transfer
2729 · 441111:05 AM19h45Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:50 AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$431One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:05 AM16h50Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo5:55 PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$511One-way1 transfer
FlixBus6:00 PM12h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)6:20 AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$341One-way0 transfers
700 · S2013:45 PM12h55Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)4:40 AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$941One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:00 PM13h10Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)11:10 AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$351One-way0 transfers
21253:25 PM14h20Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)5:45 AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$691One-way0 transfers
FlixBus4:40 AM15h10Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)7:50 PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$991One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Florence to Messina
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Florence to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $147.
Distance: 445 miles (717 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $126 Average price | $147 Average price | $239 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 32m Average total duration 13h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 Florence to Messina:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Messina costing on average $126 (€102).
A bus is $98 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Messina costing on average $147 (€119).
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 13m.
Bus takes on average 13h 2m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€40) compared to roughly $239 (€193) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $190 (€153). The journey takes 13h 2m versus 9h 42m 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.
Florence to Messina Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05AM | Arrival Time 05:55PM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05AM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 15h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $88 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 10h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 02:25PM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Live departures
Florence to Messina bus times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Messina buses for tomorrow, Monday, May 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 17h15 | 5:55 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:05 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 16h50 | 5:55 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo | 15h50 | 7:50 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:40 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 15h10 | 7:50 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2729 · 4411 | 11:05 AM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 19h45 | 6:50 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1 transfer | |
2409 · 4411 | 12:20 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 18h30 | 6:50 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1 transfer | |
2125 | 3:25 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 14h20 | 5:45 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
700 · S201 | 3:45 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 12h55 | 4:40 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 12h20 | 6:20 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 PM Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) | 13h10 | 11:10 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Florence to Messina
Buses from Florence to Messina run on average 9 times per day, taking around 13h 2m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 445 miles (717 km) distance in 12h 20m.
Distance 445 miles (717 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€21) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 12h 20m |
First bus 12:40 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Autolinee Federico from Florence to MessinaYou can travel by bus between Florence to Messina with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, Autolinee Federico for as low as $27 (€21). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FlixBus
Infobus
Autoservizi Salemi
BlaBlaCar
Autoservizi Salemi Srl
Autolinee Federico
FAQs: Bus from Florence to Messina
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Florence 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.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Messina Cathedral, a historic church known for its impressive Norman architecture and astronomical clock
- Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock, featuring intricate mechanical displays and a daily noon show
- Regional Museum of Messina, housing a collection of art and artifacts from the region's history
- Sanctuary of the Madonna di Montalto, offering panoramic views of the city and a peaceful atmosphere
- Fountain of Orion, a Renaissance fountain located in Piazza del Duomo, celebrated for its artistic sculptures.
- Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, a Norman-Arab style church with unique architectural features
- Piazza del Duomo, a central square offering vibrant local life and access to key landmarks
- Strait of Messina, a scenic waterway ideal for boat tours and enjoying panoramic views
- Explore the local markets for authentic Sicilian products and souvenirs
- Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Messina waterfront, taking in the sea breeze and local scenery.
- Autoservizi Salemi
- The cancellation policy can vary by ticket class, individual trips, or promotions, so it's best to check the terms during booking.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Autoservizi Salemi
- Two pieces of luggage: one large suitcase for the hold and one smaller backpack for on-board.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Florence to Messina
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 37, 72 Tram: T1
- 06:00-21:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available near the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 13, 17 Train: Firenze Santa Maria Novella
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