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Compare train, bus, and flight for Messina to Rome
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Messina to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $54 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $54, while a flight costs an average of $319.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $84 Average price | $319 Average price | $161 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 59m Average total duration 10h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Messina to Rome
Compare the available ways to get from Messina to Rome, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Rome:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Rome costing on average $84.
A bus is $265 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Messina to Rome costing on average $319.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 54m.
Bus takes on average 10h 59m.
Tickets start at around $54 compared to roughly $161 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $108. The journey takes 10h 29m versus 7h 41m 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.
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How to get from Messina to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Messina to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
441211:50 PM 14h30 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) 2:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 4412
11:50 PM 14h30 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) 2:20 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina $30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- Intercity 95072
10:15 AM 8h19 Messina Centrale 6:34 PM Rome Termini $76 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- Intercity 95072
10:15 AM 8h19 Messina Centrale 6:34 PM Rome Termini $76 1 One-way 0 transfers 
InterCityNotte 9507610:10 PM 9h14 Messina Centrale 7:24 AM Rome Termini $105 1 One-way 0 transfers- InterCityNotte 95076
10:10 PM 9h14 Messina Centrale 7:24 AM Rome Termini $105 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
1:30 AM 10h00 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) 11:30 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina $31 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
10:55 AM 10h35 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) 9:30 PM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina $42 1 One-way 0 transfers - 2126
9:35 PM 10h10 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) 7:45 AM Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina $54 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Rome:
A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Rome costing on average $84.
A bus is $265 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Messina to Rome costing on average $319.
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 54m.
Bus takes on average 10h 59m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Messina and Rome as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Catania Fontanarossa Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Messina Centrale and arrive in Rome Termini.
- Buses mostly depart from Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa to go to Rome by train.
- Travel with ITA, Aeroitalia, Vueling to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Itabus, Salemi to go to Rome by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
- 10 direct flights per day with ITA, Aeroitalia.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Itabus, Salemi.
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