What is the travel distance from Bologna to Messina?

The distance between the two cities is 487 miles (785 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Bologna to Messina start their journey at Bologna and wind up at Messina Centrale. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Bologna to Messina from $61 | Compare & Save up to 60%

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This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
Departure time: July 28 at 12:55pm
Departure city: Bologna
Departure location: Bologna Autostazione
Arrival time: July 29 at 5:15am
Destination city: Messina
Destination location: Messina Centrale
Operated by: Itabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 16h 20m
This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
Departure time: July 28 at 4:20pm
Departure city: Bologna
Departure location: Bologna Autostazione
Arrival time: July 29 at 6:20am
Destination city: Messina
Destination location: Messina Centrale
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 14h
Departure time: July 28 at 2:30pm
Departure city: Bologna
Departure location: Bologna Autostazione
Arrival time: July 29 at 4:40am
Destination city: Messina
Destination location: Piazza della Repubblica
Operated by: Autoservizi Salemi
Vehicle: BusDuration: 14h 10m
Departure time: July 28 at 12:55pm
Departure city: Bologna
Departure location: Bologna Autostazione
Arrival time: July 29 at 5:15am
Destination city: Messina
Destination location: Messina Centrale
Operated by: Itabus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 16h 20m
Departure time: July 28 at 1:55am
Departure city: Bologna
Departure location: Bologna Autostazione
Arrival time: July 28 at 7:50pm
Destination city: Messina
Destination location: Messina Centrale
Operated by: Flixbus
Vehicle: BusDuration: 17h 55m

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bologna to Messina.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $178	Average Duration16h 50m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$49 - $107	Average Duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Bologna to Messina

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Messina. The journey takes about 11 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest ticket

33kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Bologna to Messina: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$115

Average bus trip duration16h 50m

Number of daily buses9

Earliest bus departure1:00am

Distance487 miles (785 km)

Latest bus departure11:54pm

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/59,734 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

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.

Itabus

4/5905 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.2

Wifi3.1

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5395 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.9

IT bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Trenitalia, Rede Expressos, Sindbad, Infobus

Bologna to Messina Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Bologna to Messina, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Bologna and Messina?

Stops in Bologna

A - Bologna

B - Piazza XX Settembre

C - Stazione Centrale

D - A14 Autostrada Adriatica

E - Via Francesco Petrarca, 21

F - Area di Servizio Cantagallo

Stops in Messina

A - Messina Centrale

B - Piazza della Repubblica

C - Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263

D - Porto

Frequently asked questions for your trip Bologna - Messina

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

07/24

$77

07/25

$78

Today

$66

07/27

$66

07/28

$88

07/29

$78

07/30

$61

07/31

$66

The cheapest trip from Bologna to Messina was searched and found on Jul 30, 2025 with a price of $61

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

You can expect to pay from $61 to $165 for a bus ticket from Bologna to Messina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $61 which is on 2025-07-30.

Usually Flixbus (IT) 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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while traveling from Bologna to Messina.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Bologna to Messina.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Bologna to Messina that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

The Superbus, created by a Dutch engineer is the world's fastest bus with 250 km/h. Too bad it's only a prototype for now.

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