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Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare di Messina
Messina’s main museum preserves major Sicilian artworks, including masterpieces by Caravaggio and Antonello-linked treasures, essential for art lovers.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$17
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$21
Fastest journey on Sep 19
3 h 50 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
4 h 20 m
Buses on Sep 19
3
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Pozzallo to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pozzallo to Messina will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 3 buses from Pozzallo to Messina, including 3 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 174 km distance in an average of 4 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 5 h 5 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.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Pozzallo to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $23, while a bus costs an average of $30.
Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$30 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 38m Average total duration 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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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 Pozzallo to Messina:
A train is $7 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Pozzallo to Messina costing on average $30.
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 8m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Pozzallo to Messina buses for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:20 PM Pozzallo | 5h05 | 7:25 PM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:05 PM Pozzallo | 4h05 | 7:10 PM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:20 PM Pozzallo | 3h50 | 7:10 PM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Pozzallo to Messina run on average 2 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:50, the last at 18:31. The fastest bus covers the 108 miles (174 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 108 miles (174 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Buses per day 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 15m |
First bus 4:50 AM |
Last bus 6:31 PM |
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