What is the distance between Rome and Messina?

The distance separating Rome and Messina is 303 miles (488 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rome to Messina?

If you're headed to Messina from Rome, chances are that your bus will leave from Rome Tiburtina Bus Station and arrive at Messina Centrale. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Rome to Messina from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rome to Messina on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Messina on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 55m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Messina on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 55m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Messina on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 55m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Messina on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 55m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	4:40am	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Messina on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 55m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	10:40pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	19h 15m	5:55pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Messina on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:55am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 55m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	14h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	5:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	13h 35m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:49 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Rome to Messina

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Messina. The journey takes about 7 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

7h 50mAverage Duration

303 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $190	Average Duration11h 45m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$48 - $245	Average Duration8h 9m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$36 - $74	Average Duration7h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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4/5941 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5449 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

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FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Rome and Messina?

Stops in Rome

A - Rome Tiburtina Bus Station

B - Rome Ciampino Airport

C - Rome Fiumicino Airport

D - Castro Pretorio

E - Roma

F - Anagnina

Stops in Messina

A - Messina Centrale

B - Piazza della Repubblica

C - Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263

D - Porto

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rome to Messina by bus

What is the distance between Rome and Messina?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Rome to Messina?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/13

$64

11/14

$37

Today

$25

11/16

$53

11/17

$39

11/18

$25

11/19

$25

11/20

$25

The cheapest trip from Rome to Messina was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Rome to Messina, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $120 for a bus ticket from Rome to Messina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-18.

What's the cheapest way to go from Rome to Messina?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time11h 45m	Avg Price$50	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time8h 9m	Avg Price$83	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time7h 50m	Avg Price$50	Daily Departures2