RoutavioPopular routesPalermoPalermo to Messina
PalermoMessina192 km

How to get from Palermo to Messina

  • 192 km as the crow flies
  • 9 bus departures a day with FlixBus, Sais Regional

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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.

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We compared the ways to travel from Palermo to Messina: bus. The two cities are about 192 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.

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192 km

Palermo to Messina: cheapest or fastest?

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€9014h 35m · 4 transfers · bus
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  1. 1
    Palermo → Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgibus
    Regional connection·2h 19m
  2. 2
    Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi → Trapanibus
    Airport shuttle bus·30m
  3. 3
    Trapani → Comiso Airportbus
    Regional connection·5h 25m
  4. 4
    Comiso Airport → Reggio Calabria Airportbus
    Regional connection·3h 56m
  5. 5
    Reggio Calabria Airport → Messinabus
    Airport shuttle bus·35m

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Departures from Palermo to Messina

FlixBus, Sais Regional runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:00 and the last at 21:10.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
FlixBus, Sais Regionalbus909:0021:10

All departures

  • 09:00
  • 09:05
  • 11:05
  • 14:15
  • 14:20
  • 15:25
  • 18:00
  • 18:05
  • 21:10

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Departure and arrival

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Ticket prices on this route

What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.

  • Bus· 2h 35m€14Book
  • Train· 2h 53m€16Book

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Operators seen on these journeys

Regional connectionPalermo-Vincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi, Trapani-Comiso Airport, Comiso Airport-Reggio Calabria AirportBook →Airport shuttle busVincenzo Florio Airport Trapani-Birgi-Trapani, Reggio Calabria Airport-MessinaBook →

On this route you travel with Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.

How the trip from Palermo to Messina works

Start with a Regional connection bus from Palermo to Trapani, about 2h 19m. Transfer in Trapani and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Trapani (30 min). Transfer in Trapani and continue by Regional connection bus on to Comiso (5h 25m). Transfer in Comiso and continue by Regional connection bus on to Reggio Calabria (3h 56m). Transfer in Reggio Calabria and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Messina (35 min). In total it's roughly €90 over 14h 35m, 4 transfers.

Palermo to Messina: common questions

When is the first bus from Palermo to Messina?

The first bus with FlixBus, Sais Regional leaves at 09:00 and the last at 21:10, according to the published timetable.

How many bus departures a day are there from Palermo to Messina?

9 a day with FlixBus, Sais Regional, between 09:00 and 21:10.

How far is Messina from Palermo?

About 192 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.

Which operators run Palermo to Messina?

On this route you travel with Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus.

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

Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.

Can I book directly?

Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.

Where to next

Palermo → Paris

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Sources and method

Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.

Operators: Regional connection, Airport shuttle bus

Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026