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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Palermo to Messina

Showing times and prices for 21 Jul

Cheapest price

£11

Average price

£22

Fastest journey

2 h 30 m

Average duration

3 h 32 m

Buses per day

Distance

192 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Palermo to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Palermo to Messina will cost around £22 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £11.

Fast coaches

Of the 9 buses that leave Palermo for Messina every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 192 km distance in an average of 3 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .

The slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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.

4182

19:453h34

Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)

23:19Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)

£111One-way

0 changes

17:403h10

Palermo

20:50Messina

£131One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

18:154h30

Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)

22:45Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)

£201One-way

0 changes

FlixBus

17:104h15

Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)

21:25Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)

£201One-way

0 changes

09:302h30

Palermo

12:00Messina

£211One-way

0 changes

Travel Information

Compare coach and train for Palermo to Messina

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Palermo to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £14.

Distance: 191 km

Compare bus with

Most popular Coach	Train
£13 Average Price Cheapest	£15 Average Price
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions	0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Palermo to Messina bus times

Showing buses for today, Sunday 20 July

Last updated at 15:19

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
FlixBus	16:15 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)	4h30	20:45 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	0 changesdirect
4182	17:45 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)	3h34	21:19 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	0 changesdirect
Monday 21 July
FlixBus	07:10 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)	4h10	11:20 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	09:10 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)	4h55	14:05 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus	13:25 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)	4h40	18:05 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	0 changesdirect
FlixBus · FlixBus	13:25 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)	6h00	19:25 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1 change
FlixBus	15:10 Palermo, Via Tommaso Fazello (Terminal Bus)	4h15	19:25 Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	0 changesdirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Palermo to Messina

Italy

Buses from Palermo to Messina run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

191 km

Average bus duration

3h 25m

Cheapest ticket price

£9

Buses per day

Direct buses

Fastest bus

2h 35m

First bus

04:11

Last bus

20:33

Price information

Coach companies: Sais Regional, Itabus and Bus Palermo to Messina

For as little as £5 you can travel by coach between Palermo and Messina with Sais Regional, Itabus and Bus. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Trenitalia is not only Italy's national railway company but also the country's largest coach operator with an impressive fleet of coaches offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed at which they travel. The company's flagship coaches are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca. Trenitalia also operates intercity, regional and sleeper coaches. Toilets and WiFi access are standard on long-distance coach routes. In most cases, the coaches also provide barrier-free access.

Find the perfect coach to cover the 118 miles (191 km) long journey to Messina from Palermo with Trenitalia. Trenitalia offers different fares like the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. You can even use Trenitalia discount cards on Omio. Make sure to look out for the latest offers from Trenitalia on Omio to score special deals! Check out the current Trenitalia timetable and book a cheap coach to Messina from Palermo in just a few steps. On Omio you can find all the information you need for the Palermo to Messina journey, such as departure and arrival times, coach stations, number of stops, journey times and more.

FAQs: Palermo to Messina coach

FAQs: Take the bus from Palermo to Messina with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Palermo to Messina.

Cheap coach tickets from Palermo to Messina can start from as little as £5 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Palermo to Messina is £12; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by coach from Palermo to Messina is 2 h 35 min to travel the 118 mile long journey, with around there are 22 coaches per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first coach from Palermo to Messina leaves at 08: 05. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last coach from Palermo to Messina leaves at 19: 00.

Yes, there are 21 direct coaches a day from Palermo to Messina with Sais Regional, FlixBus or Sais Autolinee. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.

For the trip from Palermo to Messina you can take a coach with Sais Regional, Itabus, Infobus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar or Sais Autolinee. Be sure to check out all possible coach companies that offer services between Palermo and Messina on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

A trip to Messina from Palermo is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 35 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a coach from Palermo to Messina is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Messina from Palermo including taking a coach or train.

No, the coach from Palermo to Messina has no accessibility options.

No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from Palermo to Messina.

No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from Palermo to Messina.

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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from Palermo to Messina.