How to travel from Rome to Messina

There are 3 options to travel between Rome and Messina including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Rome to Messina is a bus with an average price of $43 (€34).

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

A bus is $26 (€21) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Rome to Messina costing on average $68 (€55).

A bus is $39 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Rome to Messina costing on average $81 (€65).

The fastest way to travel from Rome to Messina is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 38m.

Other travel options to Messina take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 40m.

Bus takes on average 9h 21m.

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

The average frequency per day from Rome to Messina is:

• Around 28 flights per day.
• Around 10 trains per day.
• Around 8 buses per day.
• Around 3 ferries per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Rome and Messina 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 Rome to Messina:

• Flights mostly depart from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport and arrive in Catania Fontanarossa Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Rome Termini and arrive in Messina Centrale.
• Buses mostly depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arrive in Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Rome to Messina, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Malta Air, ITA, Aeroitalia, Ryanair to go to Messina by flight.
• Travel with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl to go to Messina by bus.
• Travel with Intercity, Intercity Notte, Frecciarossa, Frecciargento to go to Messina by train.

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

• 16 direct flights per day with Malta Air, ITA, Aeroitalia, Ryanair.
• 6 direct buses per day with Itabus, FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi, Salemi, BlaBlaCar, Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
• 5 direct trains per day with Intercity, Intercity Notte.

Omio customers who travel from Rome to Messina often also extend their vacation to go to Catania, Taormina, Palermo, Milazzo, Naples. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Messina and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Messina to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Messina, you can visit the Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, a unique Norman-Arab style church, and explore the vibrant Piazza del Duomo, which offers access to landmarks like the Messina Cathedral and the Renaissance Fountain of Orion. Enjoy scenic views and boat tours at the Strait of Messina, and don't miss the daily show at the Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock. Discover local Sicilian products at the markets, stroll along the waterfront, and visit the Regional Museum of Messina. For panoramic city views, head to the Sanctuary of the Madonna di Montalto.

Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Messina allows visitors to explore its main attractions, such as the Cathedral of Messina, the Regional Museum, and enjoy the local cuisine and nearby beaches.