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from Messina to Rome

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

Our recommendation

To get from Messina to Rome on Dec 9 we recommend taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

09:30PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport1h25 10:55PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
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$221One-way
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09:30PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport1h25 10:55PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
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$221One-way
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08:35PMCatania Fontanarossa Airport1h25 10:00PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
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$381One-way
11:40AMCatania Fontanarossa Airport1h25 01:05PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
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$411One-way
07:15PMReggio Calabria1h15 08:30PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport
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$731One-way

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Wed
Dec 8
$169Intercity Notte
$66Sais Autolinee
$43ITA
Thu
Dec 9
$71Intercity Notte
$48Flixbus
$22Malta Air
Fri
Dec 10
$71Intercity Notte
$66Sais Autolinee
$31Wizz Air
Sat
Dec 11
$51Intercity
$63Sais Autolinee
$10Malta Air
Sun
Dec 12
$75Intercity
$66Sais Autolinee
$31Malta Air
Mon
Dec 13
$51Intercity
$63Sais Autolinee
$10Malta Air
Tue
Dec 14
$39Intercity
$127sais
$10Malta Air
Wed
Dec 15
$39Intercity
$61Sais Autolinee
$10Malta Air
Thu
Dec 16
$39Intercity
$63Sais Autolinee
$6Wizz Air
Fri
Dec 17
$51Intercity
$61Sais Autolinee
$6Wizz Air
Sat
Dec 18
$39Intercity
$61Sais Autolinee
$6Malta Air
Sun
Dec 19
$51Intercity
$63Sais Autolinee
$6Wizz Air
Mon
Dec 20
$48Intercity
$63Sais Autolinee
$6Wizz Air
Tue
Dec 21
$51Intercity
$61Sais Autolinee
$6Wizz Air
Wed
Dec 22
$63Intercity
$63Sais Autolinee
$6Wizz Air
Thu
Dec 23
$75Intercity
$72Autoservizi Salemi
$6Wizz Air
Fri
Dec 24
$39Intercity
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$24Wizz Air
Sat
Dec 25
$20Intercity
$44Flixbus
$49ITA
Sun
Dec 26
$51Intercity
$48Flixbus
$28Wizz Air
Mon
Dec 27
$75Intercity
$48Flixbus
$38Malta Air
Tue
Dec 28
$51Intercity
$48Flixbus
$34Wizz Air

Travel Information to Rome from Messina

distanceDistance302 miles (487 km)
modeAvailable travel modesFlight, bus or train
priceTicket price range$12 - $76
cheapestCheapest modeFlight • $12 (€10) • 1 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $12 (€10) • 1 h 25 min
carriersPopular travel companiesMalta Air, Autoservizi Salemi or Intercity

Travel 302 miles (487 km) by flight, bus or train between Messina and Rome. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 25 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a flight is the best option with prices starting as low as $12 (€10). The most popular travel companies which serve this route are Malta Air, Autoservizi Salemi or Intercity among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight, bus or train from Messina to Rome.

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FAQs
How do I reach Rome from Messina?

There are 3 ways that you can travel from Messina to Rome. You can take a flight, bus or train.

What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to Rome?

The cheapest way to travel to Rome from Messina is by taking a flight with an average price of $12 (€10).

This is compared to other travel options to Rome:

A flight is generally $59 (€50) less than a bus for the same journey. Taking a bus costs on average $72 (€60) from Messina to Rome.

A flight is generally $64 (€53) less than a train for the same route. Taking a train costs on average $76 (€64) from Messina to Rome.

What is the fastest way to get from Messina to Rome?

The fastest way to get to Rome from Messina is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 25 min.

Other travel options to Rome can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 9 h 10 min   on average.

In comparison, getting to Rome by train can take on average 8 h 24 min.

How far is Rome from Messina?

The distance from Messina to Rome is approximately 302 miles (487 km).

How many scheduled departures are there a day from Messina to Rome?

The average frequency per day from Messina to Rome is:

  • 2 trains a day.

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

What are the departure and arrival points in Messina and in Rome?

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

  • Buses from Messina to Rome most often leave from Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) and arrive in Rome, Termini (G).
  • Trains from Messina to Rome most often leave from Messina Centrale and arrive in Roma Termini.
Who can get me from Messina to Rome?

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

  • You can go to Rome from Messina by plane with Malta Air. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $12 (€10) with Malta Air from Messina to Rome on Omio.
  • You can travel from Messina to Rome by bus with Autoservizi Salemi. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $72 (€60) with Autoservizi Salemi from Messina to Rome.
  • You can go to Rome from Messina by train with Intercity. You'll see cheap train tickets for $76 (€64) with Intercity from Messina to Rome on Omio.
Is it possible to travel directly between Messina and Rome?

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

  • You can check for a direct train to Rome with Intercity or Intercity Notte with 2 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Rome 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 trip.

What other destinations are worth visiting after traveling from Messina to Rome?
Omio customers who travel from Messina to Rome often also extend their vacation to go to Milan, Florence or Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Rome and these popular destinations at a great price.
How far in advance should I purchase tickets to Rome from Messina online to get the best deals?

Before traveling from Messina to Rome, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

  • A plane ticket is costing on average $12 (€10) one way for this trip.
  • A bus ticket is costing on average $72 (€60) one way for this trip.
  • A train ticket for this trip is costing $76 (€64) one way on average.

But we recommend booking Messina to Rome tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.