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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Venice to Messina
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
20 h 20 m
Average duration
21 h 46 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
849 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Venice to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Messina will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £42.
Of the 4 buses that leave Venice for Messina 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 849 km distance in an average of 21 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Venice to Messina
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Venice to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £49.
Distance: 849 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£54 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £93 Average Price |
16h 37m Average total duration 16h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 24m Average total duration 13h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Venice to Messina bus times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Messina coaches for today, Monday 2 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:10 Venice | 18h10 | 05:20 Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:00 Venice | 20h20 | 09:20 Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| 22:30 Venice | 20h20 | 18:50 Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 3 March | |||||
| 05:10 Venice | 24h10 | 05:20 Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why should you book Venice to Messina coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs Itabus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Itabus, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Venice to Messina.
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Why book with Omio over Checkmybus, Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus to find the best option for your trip from Venice to Messina.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus, train and flight to find the ideal travel option from Venice to Messina.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Venice to Messina
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Buses from Venice to Messina run on average 12 times per day, taking around 16h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £19 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 849 km distance in 18h 10m.
Distance 849 km |
Average bus duration 16h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Buses per day 12 |
Fastest bus 18h 10m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Venice to MessinaYou can travel by bus between Venice to Messina with Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £19. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Venice to Messina coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice 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.
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