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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bologna to Messina
Cheapest price
$68
Average price
$83
Fastest journey
14 h
Average duration
16 h 34 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
784 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bologna to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bologna to Messina will cost around $83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $68.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bologna for Messina every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 784 km distance in an average of 16 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h .
The slowest buses will take 18 h 50 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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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Bologna to Messina
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bologna to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $31, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 784 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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$68 Average Price Cheapest | $142 Average Price | $128 Average Price |
14h 22m Average total duration 13h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 23m Average total duration 12h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.3 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bologna to Messina bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bologna to Messina 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 · FlixBus | 5:40 pm Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 15h40 | 9:20 am Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 pm Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h15 | 4:55 pm Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday, 18 November | |||||
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 am Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 18h50 | 6:50 pm Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1 change | |
| 2125 | 1:35 pm Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 15h10 | 4:45 am Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:20 pm Bologna, Autostazione (Piazza XX Settembre) | 14h00 | 5:20 am Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bologna to Messina
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Buses from Bologna to Messina run on average 9 times per day, taking around 13h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $31 but you can travel from only $19 by flight.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:35, the last at 23:54. The fastest coach covers the 784 km distance in 14h 0m.
Distance 784 km |
Average bus duration 13h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $31 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 14h 0m |
First bus 00:35 |
Last bus 23:54 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, BlaBlaCar from Bologna to MessinaYou can travel by bus between Bologna to Messina with FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, Infobus, 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: Bologna to Messina coach
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bologna and Messina
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- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Autostazione (in the station)
- Trattoria del Rosso (0.5 km)
- Osteria Broccaindosso (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 11, 21, 25, 30 Train: Bologna Centrale
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