Cheap bus tickets from Messina to Rome
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Rome will cost around $ 87 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 63.
Bus schedule from Messina to Rome
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Bus times from Messina to Rome
Fastest Journey
8 h 45 m
Average
11 h 23 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
487 km
Of the 3 buses that leave Messina for Rome every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 487 km distance in an average of 11 h 23 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 h 30 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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Overview: Bus from Messina to Rome
 | Distance | 302 miles (487 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 8 h 45 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $71 (€60) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus companies | Bus Center, SAIS Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Flixbus, Baltour or Autoservizi Salemi |
Buses from Messina to Rome cover the 302 miles (487 km) long route taking on average 8 h 45 min with our travel partners like Bus Center, SAIS Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Flixbus, Baltour or Autoservizi Salemi. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $48 (€40), but the average price of bus tickets is $71 (€60). Travelers depart most frequently from Messina Centrale and arrive in Rome, Termini (G).
Bus companies
FlixBus Messina – Rome
Find the best buses between Messina and Rome with Omio's travel partners FlixBus from $48 (€40). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best journey.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
- Average Price: $48
FlixBus' current ticket policies due to COVID-19 for your bus between Messina and Rome are the following:
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- All bookings can be canceled up to 15 minutes before departure (a fee may apply).
- Cancellations made 30 days before departure are free of charge.
- Canceled tickets are refunded as a voucher, which is valid for 12 months, and is the value of the original booking (minus a cancellation fee, if applicable).
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
Buses from Messina to Rome
The bus trips of Messina Roma take place daily and do not show any changes during the weekends. To complete the journey it takes, on average, about 10 hours. The first trip is normally set at 7:30 in the morning and is made without changes. The last one, on the other hand, is scheduled at 00:45, and includes a change at the station of Sibari.
Which bus lines operate the Messina-Rome route?
The bus connections Messina Roma are provided every day by several companies including Flixbus, Bus Center, SAIS Buses and Services Salemi. On the buses there are a number of comforts, including electrical outlets and toilets.
How long does the bus journey Messina-Rome take?
The Messina Roma buses make a journey of just under 500 km with an average journey time of about 9-10 hours. The fastest transfer, made without changes, has a duration of 8 hours and 45 minutes. If there is a change, however, to travel the way are required from 11 hours and 15 minutes to 13 hours and 30 minutes.
How many are the buses Messina-Rome?
There are at least 7 routes that, every day, allow you to reach Rome starting from Messina. Bearing in mind that the service is not subject to change (especially with regard to the number of trips) on Saturdays and Sundays, there are almost 50 trips per week.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Messina to Rome?
Messina bus station: is located in Piazza della Repubblica in front of the train station that is a few dozen meters. The bus station has a small restaurant. To reach it from the center of Messina there are buses 79 and 81 leading to the stop Repubblica.
Rome bus station: from the Tiburtina bus station you can reach the centre of the capital by Atac buses (lines 649 and 71). Alternatively, you can choose the Metro (in this case it will be the line B to ensure rapid transfers). The bus station offers several restaurants, toilets and a pharmacy.
Travel Tips
Some of the Messina bus stations to Rome you can start your journey from include Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale), Messina and Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata). Similarly, some of the arrival bus stations in Rome include Rome, Termini (G), Rome, Roma Ostiense and Roma, Via Marsala / Viale Enrico De Nicola.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Messina Centrale and arriving in Rome, Termini (G).
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Messina Centrale, which is located around 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city center, and they get off the bus at Rome, Termini (G), located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city center.
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