- Must visit
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of Milan’s leading art museums, with Italian masterpieces from the Middle Ages to the 20th century in a historic palace.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£62
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£88
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
17 h 30 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
18 h 49 m
Buses on 13 Oct
7
Distance
964 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Messina to Milan is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Milan will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £62.
On Tue 13 Oct, we found 7 buses from Messina to Milan, including 4 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 964 km distance in an average of 18 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 30 m .
The slowest buses will take 20 h 10 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 · FlixBusBuses from Messina to Milan run on average 11 times per day, taking around 18h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 964 km distance in 15h 55m.
Distance 964 km |
Average bus duration 18h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 15h 55m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 14 days |
The table below shows live departures for Messina to Milan coaches for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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S202 · 701 | 21:15 Messina | 15h55 | 13:10 Milano, San Donato M3 | 1 change | |
S202 · 701 | 21:15 Messina | 16h35 | 13:50 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 19h40 | 17:10 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:30 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 21h00 | 18:30 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 change | |
2126 | 21:35 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 19h05 | 16:40 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 20h10 | 21:40 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:30 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 20h50 | 22:20 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 10:55 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 18h20 | 5:15 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 19h00 | 5:55 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:15 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 17h30 | 13:45 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
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Orio al Serio, Milan Bergamo Airport (Bus station) -> Milano Stazione Centrale FS, Milan
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina to Milan 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 Milan, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Messina to Milan buses use the Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station pair, with some services arriving at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato). Use this guide to compare Messina and Milan bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano is 5 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km), Pizza Express (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano.
Available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano: Elevators, ramps.
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) is 6 km from Milan city centre. Public transport options include:
Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Italiana (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance for cash withdrawals.
Ticket office support is available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato).
Available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato): Elevators, ramps.
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