The cheapest and fastest coaches from Messina to Milan
Cheapest price
£52
Average price
£91
Fastest journey
17 h 25 m
Average duration
18 h 18 m
Buses per day
10
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 £91 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £52.
Of the 10 buses that leave Messina for Milan every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 964 km distance in an average of 18 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 19 h 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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Compare train, coach and flight for Messina to Milan
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Messina to Milan among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £19.
Distance: 964 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£78 Average Price Cheapest | £123 Average Price | £140 Average Price |
17h 37m Average total duration 17h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 32m Average total duration 14h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.8kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Messina to Milan bus times
The table below shows live departures for Messina to Milan coaches for today, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 09:55 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 18h20 | 04:15 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:55 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 19h00 | 04:55 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:55 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 25h00 | 10:55 Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:15 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 18h20 | 13:35 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 19:15 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 24h40 | 19:55 Milano, Milan Linate Airport | 2 changes | |
FlixBus | 19:15 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 17h25 | 12:40 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
2126 | 20:35 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 18h25 | 15:00 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:50 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 19h40 | 17:30 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:50 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 19h05 | 16:55 Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano | 1 change | |
4402 · 2490 | 22:50 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 23h59 | 22:49 Milano, San Donato - Settore B (Viale Giuseppe Impastato) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Messina to Milan
Buses from Messina to Milan run on average 12 times per day, taking around 17h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 964 km distance in 17h 25m.
Distance 964 km |
Average bus duration 17h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 17h 25m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus from Messina to MilanYou can travel by bus between Messina to Milan with Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Infobus for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Messina to Milan coach
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.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Messina and Milan
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Milano (in the station)
- Trattoria San Donato (0.5 km)
- Burger House (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M3 Bus: 121, 132, 133
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Lampugnano (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km)
- Pizza Express (0.7 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1 Bus: 68, 78, 80
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Italiana (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Trattoria Milano (0.5 km).
- Available outside the station.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 121, 132 Metro: M3
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