Next available departures

Next departures for Rome to Messina on September 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	No tags
6:55pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	11h 35m	6:30am	Messina Centrale	No tags
7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	No tags
7:55pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	10h 35m	6:30am	Messina Centrale	No tags
7:30pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	5:45am	Messina Centrale	No tags
10:35pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	12h 35m	11:10am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Messina on September 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:55am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 55m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
4:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
5:15am	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	14h 35m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
4:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
6:55pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	11h 35m	6:30am	Messina Centrale	No tags
4:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
7:05am	Rome Fiumicino Airport	12h 45m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Messina on September 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:20am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 50m	11:10am	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
7:26am	Termini	8h 9m	3:35pm	Messina Centrale	Fastest
8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
4:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
7:26am	Termini	8h 9m	3:35pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
5:15am	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	14h 35m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
4:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
6:55pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	11h 35m	6:30am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Messina on September 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:15pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 55m	4:10am	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
7:26am	Termini	8h 9m	3:35pm	Messina Centrale	Fastest
8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
4:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
7:26am	Termini	8h 9m	3:35pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
5:15am	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	14h 35m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
4:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
6:55pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	11h 35m	6:30am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Rome to Messina on September 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
1:20am	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 50m	11:10am	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
7:26am	Termini	8h 9m	3:35pm	Messina Centrale	Fastest
8:00pm	Tiburtina	8h 40m	4:40am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
4:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
7:26am	Termini	8h 9m	3:35pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
4:40am	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h 10m	7:50pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
4:25pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	6:50am	Messina Centrale	No tags
3:30pm	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h	6:30am	Messina Centrale	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Rome to Messina

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Messina. The journey takes about 11 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just PEN 56, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day

11h 35mAverage Duration

487 kmDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PricePEN 56 - PEN 837	Average Duration11h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average PricePEN 174 - PEN 843	Average Duration8h 9m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Bus stations and stops in Rome and Messina

Stops in Rome

A
Termini
Piazza dei Cinquecento 1, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
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B
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
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C
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), Train station
Fiumicino Aeroporto, 00054 Fiumicino RM, Italy
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D
Roma S. Pietro
Roma S.Pietro, 00165 Roma RM, Italy
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E
Rome Ciampino Airport
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F
Roma Trastevere
Roma Trastevere Railway Station, 00152 Roma RM, Italy
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Stops in Messina

A
Messina Centrale
Piazza Stazione, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
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B
Giampilieri
Giampilieri, 98139 Messina ME, Italy
C
Piazza della Repubblica
Via Guido delle Colonne, 49, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
D
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263
Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263, 98122 Messina ME, Italy
E
Porto
Capitaneria di Porto, Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 111, 98100 Messina ME, Italy

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FlixBus

3.5/515,590 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Trenitalia

3.9/570 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi2.8

Itabus

3.8/51,070 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.8

Autoservizi Salemi

4.3/5560 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rome to Messina by bus or train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is a ticket from Rome to Messina?
The cheapest tickets from Rome to Messina start at PEN 56. The average price for this route is around PEN 220. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the ride from Rome to Messina?
The average trip duration from Rome to Messina is 9h 52m, covering a distance of 488 km. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 8h 9m and is operated by Trenitalia.
Which companies service the Rome to Messina route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 6 trips available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, Trenitalia.
What is the earliest and latest departure time from Rome to Messina?
The earliest trip from Rome to Messina departs at 1:20am. And the latest trip departs at 11:52pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the trip from Rome to Messina?
A trip from Rome to Messina generates an estimated 12.18475 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which is the best company from Rome to Messina?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated company on this route is Autoservizi Salemi, with an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 558 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Rome to Messina?
Based on Busbud reviews, the company Autoservizi Salemi has the highest Wi‑Fi rating with a score of 3.9.
Which company has the most on-time service from Rome to Messina?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is Trenitalia, with a punctuality rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.
Which company has the cleanest vehicles from Rome to Messina?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the company with the cleanest vehicles on this route is Autoservizi Salemi, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find the cheapest prices for buses and trains

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

Best price found

09-07

PEN 230

09-08

PEN 103

Today

PEN 111

09-10

PEN 82

09-11

PEN 74

09-12

PEN 82

09-13

PEN 82

09-14

PEN 66

The cheapest trip from Rome to Messina was searched and found on Sep 14, 2026 with a price of PEN 66

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

You can expect to pay between PEN 66 and PEN 372 for a bus or train ticket from Rome to Messina based on the past 2 days. You can expect to find the lowest price for this trip at PEN 66 on 2026-09-14.

Usually Trenitalia will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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 35m	Avg PricePEN 155	Daily Departures12
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time8h 9m	Avg PricePEN 285	Daily Departures1
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time7h 50m	Avg PricePEN 202	Daily Departures5