How to travel from Messina to Rome

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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 prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a flight costs an average of €25.

Distance: 302 miles (487 km)

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€54

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€77

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€140

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9h 52m

Average total duration

9h 22m

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30m

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7h 26m

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6h 56m

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4h 23m

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1h 23m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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1.5 - 2.9kg

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ITA

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from Messina to Rome

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM10h35
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
09:30PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$481One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBusFlixBus
10:55AM10h35
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
09:30PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$481One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

IntercityIntercity 724+FrecciarossaFRECCIAROSSA 1000 9568
01:20PM7h35
Messina Centrale
08:55PMRome Termini
$1291One-way
1 transfer

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IntercityIntercity 734
10:15AM8h19
Messina Centrale
06:34PMRome Termini
$851One-way
0 transfers
IntercityIntercity 734
10:15AM8h19
Messina Centrale
06:34PMRome Termini
$851One-way
0 transfers
IntercityIntercity 724
01:20PM8h19
Messina Centrale
09:39PMRome Termini
$851One-way
0 transfers
Itabus2126
09:35PM10h10
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
07:45AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$491One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:10PM13h25
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
05:35AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina
$691One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Messina to Rome

Travel to Rome 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 Messina to Rome.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Messina and Rome including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Messina to Rome is a bus with an average price of $19 (€15).

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

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Messina to Rome costing on average $32 (€25).

A bus is $42 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Rome costing on average $60 (€48).

The fastest way to travel from Messina to Rome is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Rome take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 5m.

Bus takes on average 9h 20m.

The distance from Messina to Rome is approximately 302 miles (487 km).
The average frequency per day from Messina to Rome is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 5 ferries 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Messina to Rome:
  • Buses mostly depart from Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Messina to Rome, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Rome by bus.
  • Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Italo, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento to go to Rome by train.
  • Travel with ITA, KM Malta Airlines, Aeroitalia to go to Rome by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Messina to Rome with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct buses per day with Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 4 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.
  • 14 direct flights per day with ITA, KM Malta Airlines, Aeroitalia.
Omio customers who travel from Messina to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Florence, Naples, Milan, Venice, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.
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