The cheapest and fastest coaches from Matera to Messina
Cheapest price
£73
Average price
£73
Fastest journey
11 h 50 m
Average duration
11 h 50 m
Buses per day
1
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 £73 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £73.
To travel from Matera to Messina you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus6:0511h50Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo17:55Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)£731One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus6:0511h50Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo17:55Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)£731One-way1 change
Live departures
Matera to Messina bus times
The table below shows live departures for Matera to Messina coaches for today, Saturday 23 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:55 Matera | 17h55 | 4:50 Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 24 May | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 Matera, Terminal Bus Via Don Luigi Sturzo | 11h50 | 17:55 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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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 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £23 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 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 40m |
First bus 0:55 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
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 £23. 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
Most popular bus connections from Matera
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