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The cheapest and fastest buses from Milan to Messina

Showing times and prices for Jun 17

Cheapest price

$87

Average price

$137

Fastest journey

17 h 25 m

Average duration

18 h 18 m

Buses per day

17

Distance

964 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Milan to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Milan to Messina will cost around $137 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.

Fast buses

Of the 17 buses that leave Milan for Messina on Tue, Jun 17, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Tue, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 964 km distance in an average of 18 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 25 m .

On Tue, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 18 h 50 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.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
09:00PM22h50
Milano, Milan Linate Airport
07:50PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
$871One-way
2 transfers
Autoservizi Salemiundefined · undefined
10:00AM18h40
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
04:40AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
$1141One-way
1 transfer
Autoservizi Salemiundefined · undefined
10:45AM17h55
Milano, San Donato M3
04:40AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
$1141One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:45PM21h10
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
05:55PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
$1231One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:30PM20h25
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
05:55PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
$1241One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train, bus, and flight for Milan to Messina

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Milan to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg.

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€63

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Cheapest

€114

Average price

€106

Average price

21h 6m

Average duration

20h 36m

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30m

Additional time*

17h 16m

Average duration

16h 46m

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30m

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6h 46m

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3h 46m

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3h 0m

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1.0 - 2.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

2.9 - 5.8kg

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Live departures

Milan to Messina bus times

Showing buses for today, Monday, June 16
Last updated at 7:57 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
asalundefined · undefined8:00 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
18h40
2:40 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport
24h10
8:20 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
19h15
3:45 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)1 transfer
asalundefined · undefined8:45 AM Milano, San Donato M3
17h55
2:40 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:55 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
17h25
4:20 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus12:45 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
19h35
8:20 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
18h50
8:20 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
21h10
3:55 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 PM Milano, Milan Linate Airport
22h50
5:50 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)2 transfers
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus7:30 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
20h25
3:55 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus8:45 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
21h05
5:50 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus9:20 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
20h30
5:50 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus10:35 PM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
19h15
5:50 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)0 transfersDirect
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus11:10 PM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
18h40
5:50 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)0 transfersDirect
Tuesday, June 17
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus5:45 AM Milano, Milan Linate Airport
22h35
4:20 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)1 transfer
marino_autolinee201+saisB1416:40 AM Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
20h00
2:40 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)1 transfer
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus6:50 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
20h55
3:45 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)1 transfer
marino_autolinee201+saisB1417:25 AM Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato)
19h15
2:40 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Milan to Messina

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Buses from Milan to Messina run on average 17 times per day, taking around 20h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€23) but you can travel from only $24 (€19) by flight.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $24 (€19)
Distance
599 miles (964 km)
Average bus duration
20h 36m
Cheapest ticket price
$28 (€23)
Buses per day
17
Direct buses
4
Fastest bus
16h 30m
First bus
06:30
Last bus
22:20
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $24 (€19)

Bus Providers: Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Infobus, Marino Autolinee, Alsa from Milan to Messina

Itabus

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About
Itabus is a leading bus company in Italy, providing reliable and comfortable transportation services to its customers. Itabus operates a fleet of modern buses, ranging from luxury coaches to standard buses, all equipped with air conditioning, comfortable seating, and onboard entertainment.
Luggage & cancellation policy
luggage
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
luggage
Additional luggage
5€ per additional bag.
cancellation
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
wifi
Wifi
foodOnboard
Food sold onboard
seatReservation
Seat reservation
bathroomOnboard
Toilets
usbPlugs
USB plugs
accessibility
Accessibility
Assistance; Dedicated seating areas; Accessible restrooms.
bikes
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
pets
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.

FlixBus

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About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
luggage
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
luggage
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
cancellation
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
wifi
Wifi
foodOnboard
Food sold onboard
seatReservation
Seat reservation
bathroomOnboard
Toilets
usbPlugs
USB plugs
accessibility
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
bikes
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
pets
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

Infobus

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Luggage & cancellation policy
luggage
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
luggage
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
cancellation
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
wifi
Wifi
foodOnboard
Food sold onboard
seatReservation
Seat reservation
bathroomOnboard
Toilets
usbPlugs
USB plugs
accessibility
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
bikes
Bikes
Bikes are allowed; may require prior reservation and an additional fee.
pets
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets may require a separate ticket.

Marino Autolinee

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Luggage & cancellation policy
luggage
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
luggage
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.
cancellation
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours incur a 50% fee.
Amenities on board the bus
wifi
Wifi
foodOnboard
Food sold onboard
seatReservation
Seat reservation
bathroomOnboard
Toilets
usbPlugs
USB plugs
accessibility
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible restrooms.
bikes
Bikes
Bikes are allowed.
pets
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.

Alsa

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About
Alsa is the main provider of bus travel in Spain. As a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express, Alsa offers a plethora of regional, national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers per year. Alsa has an impressive fleet of buses with different levels of comfort and amenities on offer.
Luggage & cancellation policy
luggage
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
luggage
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
cancellation
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
wifi
Wifi
foodOnboard
Food sold onboard
seatReservation
Seat reservation
bathroomOnboard
Toilets
usbPlugs
USB plugs
accessibility
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.
bikes
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for an additional fee; must be packed.
pets
Pets
Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must travel in the hold.

Autoservizi Salemi

BlaBlaCar

Buses from Milan to Messina

To reach Messina from the city of Milan there are about 15 departures a day, operated by different companies, in a time slot that runs from 7:30 am to 11:30 pm at night. The average travel time is more or less 17 hours and 30 minutes, calculating the fact that, to get to your destination, you need to take the ferry to Villa San Giovanni to cross the strait.

Which bus companies operate the Milan-Messina route?

Milan Messina buses are served by the low cost companies Flixbus, Bigbus, Alsa, Autoservizi Salemi and BusCenter.it that offer departures to the city of destination about every hour.

How long does the bus journey Milan-Messina take?

The fastest Milan Messina buses, which do not require a change of bus, take about 15 hours and 15 minutes of travel, including boarding the ferry. Alternatively, you can choose to arrive by bus to the port of Villa San Giovanni and embark independently.

How many buses are there from Milan to Messina?

There are about 15 buses available every day from Milan to Messina, with a departure every hour, for a total of more or less 100 connections per week.

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

Milan Bus Stations: there are two bus stops from Milan to Messina. The Milano Lampugnano stop is close to the Line 1 metro station, accessible to disabled people, with covered stalls, ticket office, waiting room, bar, a multi-storey car park and a taxi area nearby. The Milan San Donato stop is served by the subway Line M3 and bus 84, which take you to the center.

Messina bus station: buses arrive at the central station, very close to the bus stop 1 that leads to the center, otherwise reachable on foot in 15 minutes, and the taxi station. Inside the station there are the following services for travelers: a bar, shops, a waiting room and toilets.

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popular bus stations

Popular bus stations from Milan to Messina

Milan
Messina
Milano, Autostazione LampugnanoWifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
carConnection
Car connection
Via Giulio Natta
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
  • Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
  • Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano
  • Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 06:00-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Via Marignano
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Milano (in the station)
  • Trattoria San Donato (0.5 km)
  • Burger House (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the station.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transit options for Milano, San Donato M3
  • Metro: M3 Bus: 121, 132, 133

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