How far is Palermo from Messina?

About 119 miles (192 km) separate Palermo and Messina.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Palermo to Messina?

Most of the buses traveling from Palermo to Messina leave from Terminal Bus Palermo and arrive at Piazza della Repubblica. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Palermo to Messina from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Palermo to Messina on October 6
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	11:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	Cheapest
9:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 35m	11:40am	Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura	Fastest
12:00pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 50m	2:50pm	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 55m	4:05pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
2:15pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 50m	5:05pm	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Messina on October 7
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 40m	8:05pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
5:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 35m	7:40am	Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura	Fastest
5:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	7:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 55m	4:05pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
7:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	9:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Messina on October 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 40m	8:05pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
5:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 35m	7:40am	Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura	Fastest
5:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	7:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 55m	4:05pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
7:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	9:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Messina on October 9
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 40m	8:05pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
5:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 35m	7:40am	Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura	Fastest
5:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	7:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 55m	4:05pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
7:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	9:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Messina on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
5:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	7:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	Cheapest
5:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 35m	7:40am	Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura	Fastest
7:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	9:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 55m	4:05pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
9:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	11:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Messina on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
3:25pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 40m	8:05pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
9:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 35m	11:40am	Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura	Fastest
9:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	11:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 55m	4:05pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
2:15pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 50m	5:05pm	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags

Next departures for Palermo to Messina on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
9:00am	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	11:45am	Piazza della Repubblica	Cheapest
9:05am	Palermo Oreto Orsi	2h 35m	11:40am	Messina Viale Boccetta Palacultura	Fastest
2:15pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 50m	5:05pm	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
11:10am	Terminal Bus Palermo	4h 55m	4:05pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
5:30pm	Terminal Bus Palermo	2h 45m	8:15pm	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags

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Compare 4 ways to go from Palermo to Messina.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$11 - $55	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$24 - $47	Average Duration2h 54m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Ferry	Average Price$215 - $465	Average Duration1d 12h	CO₂ emissions 44kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $27	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Palermo to Messina

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Messina. The journey takes about 2 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

28bus per day

2h 45mAverage Duration

$11Cheapest ticket

5kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Palermo to Messina: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$19

Average bus trip duration2h 45m

Number of daily buses28

Earliest bus departure5:00am

Distance119 miles (191 km)

Latest bus departure7:45pm

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SAIS Autolinee

4/5464 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.3

FlixBus

3.5/510,791 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Itabus

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Staff4.3

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

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Where are the popular stops in Palermo and Messina?

Stops in Palermo

A - Terminal Bus Palermo

B - Palermo Airport

C - Piazza Cairoli

D - Fiera

E - Via Paolo Balsamo, 21

F - Via Paolo Balsamo, 31

Stops in Messina

A - Piazza della Repubblica

B - Messina Centrale

C - Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263

D - Porto

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$17

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$17

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$17

10/07

$14

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$13

10/09

$12

10/10

$16

10/11

$13

The cheapest trip from Palermo to Messina was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Palermo to Messina, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $45 for a bus ticket from Palermo to Messina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-10-09.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Palermo to Messina, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Palermo to Messina will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

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Bus Palermo to Messina: Trip Overview

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Frequently asked questions for your trip Palermo - Messina

How far is Palermo from Messina?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Palermo to Messina?

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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