What is the distance between Messina and Bologna?

Messina and Bologna are 487 miles (785 km) apart.

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

If you're headed to Bologna from Messina, chances are that your bus will depart from Piazza della Repubblica and arrive at Bologna. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Bologna?

Once in Bologna, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Basilica di Santo Stefano, Italian Cooking Class at Agriturismo San Giuliano, Golf Club Bologna, Bologna’s town hall and Teatro Comunale di Bologna.

Bus Messina to Bologna from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Messina to Bologna on September 21
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:15pm	Piazza della Repubblica	13h 15m	10:30am	Bologna Autostazione	CheapestFastest
10:55am	Messina Centrale	17h	3:55am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
8:15pm	Messina Centrale	14h 5m	10:20am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
9:30pm	Messina Centrale	15h 40m	1:10pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
10:50pm	Messina Centrale	16h	2:50pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Messina to Bologna on September 22
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:35pm	Messina Centrale	17h 5m	2:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	Cheapest
9:05pm	Piazza della Repubblica	13h 25m	10:30am	Bologna Autostazione	Fastest
9:35pm	Messina Centrale	17h 5m	2:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
10:55am	Messina Centrale	17h	3:55am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
9:35pm	Messina Centrale	16h 5m	1:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Next departures for Messina to Bologna on September 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
8:15pm	Messina Centrale	14h 5m	10:20am	Bologna Autostazione	CheapestFastest
9:35pm	Messina Centrale	15h 5m	12:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
10:55am	Messina Centrale	17h	3:55am	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
9:35pm	Messina Centrale	15h 5m	12:40pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags
9:30pm	Messina Centrale	15h 40m	1:10pm	Bologna Autostazione	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Messina to Bologna.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$51 - $214	Average Duration16h	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Carpool	Average Price$49 - $104	Average Duration11h 40m	CO₂ emissions 33kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Messina to Bologna

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

3carpool per day

11h 40mAverage Duration

$49Cheapest ticket

33kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Messina to Bologna: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$112

Average bus trip duration16h

Number of daily buses6

Earliest bus departure10:05am

Distance487 miles (785 km)

Latest bus departure11:50pm

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FlixBus

3.5/510,590 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.

Itabus

4/5927 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Autoservizi Salemi

4.5/5423 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.2

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.9

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

Messina to Bologna Bus

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Bologna from Messina, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Where are the popular stops in Messina and Bologna?

Stops in Messina

A - Piazza della Repubblica

B - Messina Centrale

C - Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263

D - Porto

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

Frequently asked questions for your trip Messina - Bologna

What is the distance between Messina and Bologna?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Messina to Bologna?
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

09/19

$79

09/20

$76

Today

$104

09/22

$82

09/23

$60

09/24

$66

09/25

$60

09/26

$54

The cheapest trip from Messina to Bologna was searched and found on Sep 26, 2025 with a price of $54

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

You can expect to pay from $54 to $153 for a bus ticket from Messina to Bologna based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $54 which is on 2025-09-26.

Usually FlixBus, Autoservizi Salemi 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 Messina to Bologna.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Messina to Bologna, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Messina to Bologna.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Messina to Bologna.

Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Messina - Bologna

What is the distance between Messina and Bologna?

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Bologna?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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