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Compare bus, train, and flight for Messina to Bari
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Messina to Bari among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €45 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 8h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €45, while a train costs an average of €86.
Distance: 213 miles (344 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€45 Average price Cheapest | €86 Average price | €76 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 51m Average total duration Fastest 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Messina to Bari, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Bari:
A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Bari costing on average €86.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 27m.
Tickets start at around €45 compared to roughly €76 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €31. The journey takes 8h 21m versus 6h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Messina to Bari
How to get from Messina to Bari by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Messina to Bari is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
441211:50 PM 8h05 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) 7:55 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4412
11:50 PM 8h05 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) 7:55 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- 4412
11:50 PM 8h05 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) 7:55 AM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Intercity 95072 · Intercity 56210:15 AM 9h41 Messina Centrale 7:56 PM Bari Centrale €40 1 One-way 1 transfer- Intercity 95072 · Intercity 562
10:15 AM 9h41 Messina Centrale 7:56 PM Bari Centrale €40 1 One-way 1 transfer - InterCityNotte 1960+
Regionale 4870+Intercity 70312:35 AM 13h27 Messina Centrale 2:02 PM Bari Centrale €99 1 One-way 2 transfers
- FlixBus
10:05 AM 8h25 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) 6:30 PM Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari) €119 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Bari:
A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Bari costing on average €86.
Other travel options to Bari take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 27m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Messina and Bari as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Messina Centrale and arrive in Bari Centrale.
- Buses mostly depart from Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) and arrive in Bari, Via Capruzzi (Terminal Bus Bari).
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus to go to Bari by bus.
- Travel with Intercity Notte, Intercity to go to Bari by train.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus.
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