The cheapest and fastest coaches from Messina to Rome
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
7 h
Average duration
10 h 18 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
487 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Messina to Rome is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Rome will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £37.
Of the 4 buses that leave Messina for Rome every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 487 km distance in an average of 10 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h .
The slowest buses will take 13 h 25 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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Compare train, coach and flight for Messina to Rome
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Messina to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £23.
Distance: 487 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£50 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price | £129 Average Price |
9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.5 - 2.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Messina to Rome bus times
The table below shows live departures for Messina to Rome coaches for today, Monday 17 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 09:55 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 10h35 | 20:30 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:10 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 13h25 | 04:35 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 20:30 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 9h35 | 06:05 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
2126 | 20:35 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 10h10 | 06:45 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect | |
4402 | 22:50 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 13h50 | 12:40 Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Messina to Rome
Buses from Messina to Rome run on average 8 times per day, taking around 9h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:15, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 487 km distance in 9h 20m.
Distance 487 km |
Average bus duration 9h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 9h 20m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Messina to RomeYou can travel by bus between Messina to Rome with Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Messina to Rome coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina to Rome 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 Rome, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Messina and Rome
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ristorante Italiano (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Caffè del Terminal (in the station).
- Available outside the arrivals terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 520, 720 Train: Leonardo Express
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