- Must visit
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 Oct 11
$44
Average ticket price on Oct 11
$64
Fastest journey on Oct 11
8 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Oct 11
9 h 50 m
Buses on Oct 11
8
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Rome to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Messina will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
On Sun, Oct 11, we found 8 buses from Rome to Messina, including 6 direct services.
On Sun, Oct 11 the direct buses cover the 487 km distance in an average of 9 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 8 h 40 m .
On Sun, Oct 11 the slowest buses will take 10 h 55 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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FlixBusBuses from Rome to Messina run on average 7 times per day, taking around 10h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 302 miles (487 km) distance in 8h 40m.
Distance 302 miles (487 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€12) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 8h 40m |
First bus 12:35 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 8h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 04:25PM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 14h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 10h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator Salemi | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 9h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 11h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Messina buses for today, Saturday, October 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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4411 | 4:25 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 14h25 | 6:50 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:15 PM Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 12h15 | 6:30 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1 transfer | |
2125 | 7:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 10h15 | 5:45 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
S201 | 8:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 8h40 | 4:40 AM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h30 | 6:30 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 11h40 | 11:10 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus | 1:20 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 9h50 | 11:10 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:55 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 10h55 | 7:50 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Messina — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Messina trip today.
Messina’s main museum preserves major Sicilian artworks, including masterpieces by Caravaggio and Antonello-linked treasures, essential for art lovers.
A church museum displaying liturgical art, silverwork, and historic objects tied to Messina Cathedral and the city’s religious heritage.
A small local gallery and exhibition space used for cultural displays, suitable for visitors seeking contemporary community art in Messina.
Messina’s main cathedral square is the city’s ceremonial heart, ideal for seeing the Duomo, fountain, and clock tower together.
This scenic viewpoint area beside Cristo Re offers one of the best panoramas over Messina, the harbor curve, and Calabria beyond.
This central piazza is dominated by Orion Fountain and elegant facades, making it one of the city’s most photogenic public spaces.
A layered baked pasta timbale with ragù, eggplant, cheese, and sometimes meatballs. A festive Sicilian classic closely tied to family Sunday meals.
A crisp fried rice ball, usually filled with ragù, peas, and cheese. A beloved Sicilian street food found in bars and bakeries across Messina.
Soft sweet brioche served with granita, especially for breakfast. In Messina it is a warm-weather ritual and a signature part of Sicilian café culture.
Refined Michelin-starred dining with creative Sicilian seafood and tasting menus in an elegant setting inside Hotel Messenion.
Historic pastry café famed for granita, brioche, gelato, and Sicilian breakfast classics. A traditional stop with a strong local reputation.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving swordfish, shellfish, and classic Sicilian fish dishes in a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy. Rooms and meals are often cheaper than in Rome or Milan, while local buses and ferries stay reasonably priced for tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
The daily bus services from Rome to Messina are different and include connections in the morning, afternoon and evening. The first departure is around 06:30, the last one around 23:15. Not all connections offered are direct: some, in fact, provide for a change in Naples or Sibari, Calabria.
Rome Messina direct buses are served by BusCenter, Sais Autolinee, Salemi and Flixbus companies. The latter company also serves connections that provide for a change of bus during the journey with a variable stopover time.
Rome Messina buses that make a direct connection to get to your destination take about 8 to 9 hours. The duration is different if there is an intermediate change in Naples or Sibari: in this case, the time required to travel the route well exceeds 10 hours, arriving around 11-12 hours of travel.
Depending on the day selected for departure, the number of connections available varies: on weekdays there are about 8 trips, on Saturdays two and on Sundays five. The total is 40 departures per week, distributed over all time slots, but mainly concentrated in the early morning or evening after 21:00.
Tiburtina Car Station:is located a few kilometers from the center to which it is connected by metro with a journey of about 20 minutes. The services offered are: permanent security, SOS columns, three ticket offices, toilets, parking for disabled and pregnant women, monitors with real-time indications of arrivals and departures and free wi-fi.
Piazza della Repubblica: the stop is located near the train station, where there are bars, luggage storage, shops, waiting room and toilets. The bus station is connected to the center, 0.9 km away, by several bus lines and taxis that reach the destination in ten minutes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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.

Most Rome to Messina buses use the Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) station pair. Use this guide to compare Rome and Messina bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina is 4 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and vending machines available.
Wi-Fi is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. ATMs are aTM available near ticket office.
Ticket office support is available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
Available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) is 3 km from Rome city centre. Public transport options include:
Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Ristorante Italiano (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Caffè del Terminal (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the arrivals area.
Ticket office support is available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus).
Available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Fiumicino, Aeroporto Leonardo de Vinci (T3 Arrivi - Stazione degli autobus): Elevators, ramps.
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