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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
zł15
Average price
zł15
Fastest journey
48 m
Average duration
48 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
18 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Scaletta Zanclea to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Scaletta Zanclea to Messina will cost around zł15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł15.
Of the 1 buses that leave Scaletta Zanclea for Messina on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct buses cover the 18 km distance in an average of 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 48 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest buses will take 48 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.


Buses from Scaletta Zanclea to Messina run on average 9 times per day, taking around 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at zł8 if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:09, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 11 miles (18 km) distance in 42m.
Distance 11 miles (18 km) |
Average bus duration 49m |
Cheapest ticket price zł8 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 42m |
First bus 3:09 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 14 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:13AM | Arrival Time 09:01AM | Duration 0h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price zł15 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:33PM | Arrival Time 05:22PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price zł15 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:33PM | Arrival Time 06:22PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price zł15 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 07:43PM | Arrival Time 08:32PM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price zł15 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 11:05PM | Arrival Time 11:47PM | Duration 0h42 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price zł8 |
The table below shows live departures for Scaletta Zanclea to Messina buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:33 PM Scaletta Zanclea | 0h49 | 6:22 PM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, August 5 | |||||
![]() | 8:13 AM Scaletta Zanclea | 0h48 | 9:01 AM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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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.
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