The cheapest and fastest coaches from Matera to Messina
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
7 h 17 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
290 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Matera to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Matera to Messina will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 3 buses that leave Matera for Messina every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 290 km distance in an average of 7 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
The slowest buses will take 11 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


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FlixBus · FlixBusLive departures
Matera to Messina bus times
The table below shows live departures for Matera to Messina coaches for tomorrow, Sunday 22 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:05 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 11h50 | 16:55 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1 change | |
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Compare prices and tickets Matera to Messina by coach
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Matera to Messina
Buses from Matera to Messina run on average 2 times per day, taking around 8h 27m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:55, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 290 km distance in 11h 40m.
Distance 290 km |
Average bus duration 8h 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 40m |
First bus 00:55 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus from Matera to MessinaYou can travel by bus between Matera to Messina with Itabus, BlaBlaCar, FlixBus for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Matera to Messina coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Matera to Messina by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Messina, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Matera and Messina
- 06:00-20:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ristorante Il Terrazzino (0.5 km)
- Osteria Al Casale (0.6 km)
- Caffè Tripoli (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 14, 15
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