The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cosenza to Messina
Cheapest price
10S$
Average price
15S$
Fastest journey
3 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 49 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cosenza to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cosenza to Messina will cost around 15S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only 10S$.
Of the 6 buses that leave Cosenza for Messina every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 138 km distance in an average of 3 h 49 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 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.
7:50 AM4h00Cosenza11:50 AMMessina10 S$1One-way0 changes
6:40 AM4h10Cosenza10:50 AMMessina11 S$1One-way0 changes
12:00 PM3h55Cosenza3:55 PMMessina12 S$1One-way0 changes
12:50 PM3h55Cosenza4:45 PMMessina13 S$1One-way0 changes
1:00 PM3h55Cosenza4:55 PMMessina16 S$1One-way0 changes
2:30 AM3h20Cosenza5:50 AMMessina25 S$1One-way0 changes
12:50 PM3h55Cosenza4:45 PMMessina13 S$1One-way0 changes
1:00 PM3h55Cosenza4:55 PMMessina16 S$1One-way0 changes
12:00 PM3h55Cosenza3:55 PMMessina12 S$1One-way0 changes
7:50 AM4h00Cosenza11:50 AMMessina10 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Cosenza to Messina
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cosenza to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 6S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 6S$, and a train costs an average of 15S$.
Distance: 138 km
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4h 0m Average total duration 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cosenza to Messina bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cosenza to Messina coaches for tomorrow, Friday, 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 2:30 AM Cosenza | 3h20 | 5:50 AM Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 6:40 AM Cosenza | 4h10 | 10:50 AM Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:50 AM Cosenza | 4h00 | 11:50 AM Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:00 PM Cosenza | 3h55 | 3:55 PM Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:50 PM Cosenza | 3h55 | 4:45 PM Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Cosenza | 3h55 | 4:55 PM Messina | 0 changesdirect | |
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Compare prices and tickets Cosenza to Messina by coach or train
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Why should you book Cosenza to Messina coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi or SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro to find the best option for your trip from Cosenza to Messina.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu, Trainline or Checkmybus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi or SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro to find the best option for your trip from Cosenza to Messina.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cosenza to Messina
Buses from Cosenza to Messina run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at 6S$ if you book in advance.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 138 km distance in 3h 19m.
Distance 138 km |
Average bus duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price 6S$ |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 19m |
First bus 2:05 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro from Cosenza to MessinaYou can travel by bus between Cosenza to Messina with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro for as low as 6S$. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
Itabus
BlaBlaCar
Autoservizi Salemi
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
FAQs: Cosenza to Messina coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cosenza 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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