How to travel from Bari to Messina

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Travel Information between Bari and Messina

distanceDistance213 miles (343 km)
modeAvailable travel modesBus, train or flight
priceTicket price range$11 - $41
cheapestCheapest modeBus • $11 (€10) • 7 h 5 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $23 (€20) • 1 h 10 min
carriersPopular travel companiesItabus, Malta Air or Intercity

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 213 miles (343 km) to Messina from Bari. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Itabus, Malta Air or Intercity among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Bari to Messina.

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from Bari to Messina

How to get from Bari to Messina by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation
bus

The best way to travel from Bari to Messina is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Itabus
09:30AM8h00
Bari
05:30PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica
$261One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Itabus
09:30AM8h00
Bari
05:30PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica
$261One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Sais Autolinee
09:35PM7h05
Bari
04:40AMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica
$731One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Intercity
07:03AM10h22
Bari Centrale
05:25PMMessina Marittima
$661One-way
2 transfers
Intercity
07:20AM12h15
Bari Centrale
07:35PMMessina Centrale
$951One-way
2 transfers
Intercity
07:05AM12h30
Bari Centrale
07:35PMMessina Centrale
$1121One-way
1 transfer
FlixBus
09:35AM8h20
Bari
05:55PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica
$531One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
07:55AM10h00
Bari
05:55PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica
$641One-way
1 transfer

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Find the best journey between Bari and Messina with Omio's travel partners Ryanair, Intercity and FlixBus! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular route for you.

Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.

    FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel 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 travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel 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 travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

      Ryanair is one of the biggest and most popular low-cost airlines in Europe, headquartered in Ireland. Hopping on a travel and flying to popular European destinations quickly and affordably is made easy with Ryanair. This budget airline is known for operating direct travel to smaller or secondary airports usually outside major cities to keep costs down. A Ryanair travel ticket from Bari to Messina includes allowance of one small personal bag; additional fees tend to apply for cabin baggage and checked baggage.

        FAQs: Travel from Bari to Messina

        FAQs: Travel to Messina easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bari to Messina.
        FAQs

        There are 3 ways to get from Bari to Messina: bus, train or flight.

        The cheapest way to travel between Bari and Messina is a bus with an average price of $11 (€10).

        This is compared to other travel options from Bari to Messina:

        Taking a bus costs $12 (€10) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $23 (€20) for the same trip.

        Taking a bus costs $30 (€26) less than taking a train, which costs on average $41 (€36) for the same trip.

        The fastest way from Bari to Messina is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 10 min.

        There are alternative travel options to Messina that take longer:

        Bus takes 7 h 5 min on average.

        Taking a train requires on average 9 h 25 min of travel time.

        The distance is approximately 213 miles (343 km) from Bari to Messina.

        The average frequency per day from Bari to Messina is:

        • Around 4 buses per day.

        However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Messina from Bari as scheduled services by bus, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

        These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bari to Messina:

        • Buses mostly depart from Bari, Via Giuseppe Capruzzi (fronte DEA Cafe) and arrive in Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale).

        Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bari to Messina:

        • You can travel by bus from Bari to Messina with Itabus, Sais Autolinee, FlixBus, Infobus or BlaBlaCar, and you can find Itabus Bari to Messina tickets for $11 (€10) on Omio.
        • You can travel by plane from Bari to Messina with Malta Air or Ryanair, and you can find Ryanair Bari to Messina tickets for $23 (€20) on Omio.
        • You can take a train from Bari to Messina with Intercity. Cheap tickets can be found for $41 (€36) with Intercity from Bari to Messina.

        Yes, there are direct routes from Bari to Messina with the following travel companies:

        • You can find 4 direct buses per day to Messina with Itabus, Sais Autolinee or FlixBus.

        Direct services to Messina tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

        Many of our customers who book a trip from Bari to Messina often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Catania, Rome, Milazzo, Palermo or Taormina. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Bari and Messina itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Messina and any of these top destinations today!

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