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Cheap bus tickets from Milan to Messina

Showing times and prices for Sep 25

Cheapest

€70

Average

€93

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.

01:05PM17h25

Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano

06:30AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica

€701One-way

0 transfers

10:00AM18h40

Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano

04:40AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica

€841One-way

1 transfer

12:20AM19h30

Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano

07:50PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica

€1001One-way

0 transfers

01:00AM18h50

Milano, San Donato

07:50PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica

€1001One-way

0 transfers

08:50AM21h00

Milano, San Donato

05:50AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica

€1131One-way

1 transfer

Bus schedule from Milan to Messina

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday, September 25

08:30AM20h45

Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano

05:15AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica

1 transfer

10:00AM18h40

Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano

04:40AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica

1 transfer

10:00AM19h15

Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano

05:15AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica

1 transfer

10:45AM17h55

Milano, San Donato

04:40AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica

1 transfer

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Bus times from Milan to Messina

Showing times and prices for Sep 25

Fastest Journey

17 h 55 m

Average

18 h 17 m

Buses per day

Distance

964 km

It's difficult to get from Milan to Messina without transferring at least once.

10:45AM17h55

Milano, San Donato

04:40AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica

€841One-way

1 transfer

10:00AM18h40

Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano

04:40AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica

€841One-way

1 transfer

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Overview: Bus from Milan to Messina

	Distance	598 miles (964 km)
	Average bus duration	18 h 40 min
	Average bus ticket price	$86 (€76)
	Bus frequency	1 a day
	Direct bus	Yes
	Bus companies	Autoservizi Salemi, Sais Autolinee, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, Eurolines Switzerland, Itabus, Alsa, Flixbus or BlaBlaCar

Buses from Milan to Messina cover the 598 miles (964 km) long trip taking on average 18 h 40 min with our travel partners like Autoservizi Salemi, Sais Autolinee, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, Eurolines Switzerland, Itabus, Alsa, Flixbus or BlaBlaCar. Normally, there is 1 bus operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $86 (€76), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $39 (€35). Travelers depart most frequently from Novegro-Tregarezzo, Aeroporto di Milano Linate and arrive in Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale).

Bus providers: Alsa, FlixBus and Marino Autolinee from Milan to Messina

Travel to Messina from Milan from $39 (€35) with Omio’s bus partners Alsa, FlixBus and Marino Autolinee! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most affordable route for you.

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.

Cheapest Price: $39

Alsa is the main bus company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK bus company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on bus journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal buses with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe buses like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.

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.

FAQs: Bus from Milan to Messina

FAQs: Take the bus from Milan to Messina with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Milan to Messina.

Cheap bus tickets from Milan to Messina can start from as little as $39 (€35) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Milan to Messina is $86 (€76); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time to Messina from Milan is on average 18 h 40 min for the 598 mile (964 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between Milan and Messina by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Milan to Messina leaves at 5: 45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from Milan to Messina leaves at 7: 00 PM.

There is 1 bus a day from Milan to Messina which require at least one change with Autoservizi Salemi, Sais Autolinee, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, Eurolines Switzerland, Itabus, Alsa, Flixbus or BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer buses.

When taking a bus from Milan to Messina, you can count on Autoservizi Salemi, Sais Autolinee, Marino Autolinee, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, Eurolines Switzerland, Itabus, Alsa, Flixbus or BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Messina. You can also check all possible bus providers who offer a service to Messina from Milan and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

When departing from Milan, you have various bus station options to start your journey from including Novegro-Tregarezzo, Aeroporto di Milano Linate, Milan, Stazione Garibaldi and Milan, Cadorna M1 M2 S R. When arriving in Messina, you can end your trip in bus stations like Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale), Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata) and Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Novegro-Tregarezzo, Aeroporto di Milano Linate, which is located around 5.5 miles (8.8 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 to travel from Milan to Messina by bus is April.

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