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Compare train, bus, and flight for Messina to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight 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 $55 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. 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 $55, while a flight costs an average of $375.
Distance: 302 miles (487 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$375 Average price | $85 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $165 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 56m Average total duration 10h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Rome:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Messina to Rome costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Rome costing on average $78 (€63).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 19m.
Bus takes on average 9h 49m.
Tickets start at around $35 (€29) compared to roughly $165 (€135) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $130 (€106). The journey takes 9h 19m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Messina to Rome
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 PM14h30Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)2:20 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$371One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 441211:50 PM14h30Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)2:20 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$371One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Intercity 7241:20 PM8h14Messina Centrale9:34 PMRome Termini$781One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Intercity 7241:20 PM8h14Messina Centrale9:34 PMRome Termini$781One-way0 transfers
- Intercity 73410:15 AM8h19Messina Centrale6:34 PMRome Termini$781One-way0 transfers
- Intercity 73410:15 AM8h19Messina Centrale6:34 PMRome Termini$781One-way0 transfers
S2029:15 PM9h00Messina6:15 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$631One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 AM12h10Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)1:40 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$691One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 AM15h45Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)5:15 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$691One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Rome:
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Messina to Rome costing on average $49 (€40).
A bus is $43 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Rome costing on average $78 (€63).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 19m.
Bus takes on average 9h 49m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 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.
- 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 Itabus, FlixBus, Salemi, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Italo, Frecciargento to go to Rome by train.
- Travel with ITA, Malta Air, Aeroitalia to go to Rome by flight.
- 6 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
- 5 direct trains per day with Intercity.
- 15 direct flights per day with ITA, Malta Air, Aeroitalia.
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