How to get from Rome to Messina
- 488 km as the crow flies
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Messina. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 30m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 488 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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488 km
Rome to Messina: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Rome Tiburtina → Messinabus
FlixBus·9h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Rome to Messina
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 00:20 | 23:20 |
All departures
- 00:20
- 06:55
- 07:55
- 17:55
- 18:55
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 23:20
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
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Messina works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Rome Tiburtina to Messina, about 9h 30m. In total it's roughly €38 over 9h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Messina: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Messina?
The most useful route takes about 9h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Rome to Messina?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:20, from Rome Tiburtina, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Messina?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:20.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Messina leave from?
Rome Tiburtina with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Messina from Rome?
About 488 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Messina cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €38. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rome to Messina?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome 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.
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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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026