Next available departures

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 31 July
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
18:15	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 55m	04:10	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
21:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	9h 30m	06:30	Messina Centrale	Fastest
09:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 45m	19:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
05:15	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	14h 35m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
09:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 45m	19:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
18:55	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	11h 35m	06:30	Messina Centrale	No tags
16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
07:05	Rome Fiumicino Airport	12h 45m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 1 August
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 45m	19:45	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
09:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 45m	19:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
05:15	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	14h 35m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
18:55	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	11h 35m	06:30	Messina Centrale	No tags
16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
07:05	Rome Fiumicino Airport	12h 45m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 2 August
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
09:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 45m	19:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
05:15	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	14h 35m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
09:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 45m	19:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
18:55	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	11h 35m	06:30	Messina Centrale	No tags
16:25	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	14h 25m	06:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
07:05	Rome Fiumicino Airport	12h 45m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 3 August
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
19:30	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 15m	05:45	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	Fastest
09:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 45m	19:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
05:15	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	14h 35m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
09:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 45m	19:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
15:30	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h	06:30	Messina Centrale	No tags
09:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 45m	19:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
22:40	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	19h 15m	17:55	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 4 August
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 45m	19:45	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
07:26	Termini	8h 9m	15:35	Messina Centrale	Fastest
20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
09:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 45m	19:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
07:26	Termini	8h 9m	15:35	Messina Centrale	No tags
05:15	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	14h 35m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
09:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 45m	19:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
15:30	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	15h	06:30	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures from Rome to Messina on 5 August
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
09:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 45m	19:45	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
07:26	Termini	8h 9m	15:35	Messina Centrale	Fastest
20:00	Tiburtina	8h 40m	04:40	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
09:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 45m	19:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
07:26	Termini	8h 9m	15:35	Messina Centrale	No tags
05:15	Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)	14h 35m	19:50	Messina Centrale	No tags
09:00	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	10h 45m	19:45	Messina Centrale	No tags
07:26	Termini	8h 9m	15:35	Messina Centrale	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Rome to Messina

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Messina. The journey takes about 8 hours 9 minutes and with fares starting at just £43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

8h 9mAverage duration

303 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£14 - £165	Average duration11h 35m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£43 - £182	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
Roma Trastevere
Roma Trastevere Railway Station, 00152 Roma RM, Italy
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F
Rome Ciampino Airport
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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

3.5/513,107 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Trenitalia

4.0/565 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi2.8

Itabus

3.8/51,032 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.2

Wi‑Fi3.0

Autoservizi Salemi

4.3/5528 reviews

Staff4.8

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi4.0

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

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

How much does a ticket from Rome to Messina cost?
The cheapest tickets from Rome to Messina start from £14. The average price for this route is around £55. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the journey from Rome to Messina?
The average trip duration from Rome to Messina is 9h 52m, covering a distance of 303 miles. The quickest vehicle can get you there in 8h 7m and is operated by Trenitalia.
Which companies operate the Rome to Messina route?
Several major companies operate on this route with 7 trips available per day, including services from FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, Trenitalia.
What are the earliest and latest departure times from Rome to Messina?
The earliest service departs from Rome for Messina at 01:20. And the latest service departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the journey from Rome to Messina?
A journey from Rome to Messina produces an estimated 12.181199999999999 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly way to travel and a mode of transport 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 528 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Rome to Messina?
According to reviews on Busbud, the company Autoservizi Salemi has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which company offers the most punctual service from Rome to Messina?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual company on this route is Trenitalia, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 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 Trenitalia, 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

28/07

£65

29/07

£49

Today

£36

31/07

£36

01/08

£36

02/08

£34

03/08

£34

04/08

£27

The cheapest trip from Rome to Messina was searched and found on 4 Aug 2026 with a price of £27

To save money and ensure you get 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 £27 and £166 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 the trip at £27 on 2026-08-04.

Usually FlixBus 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.