The average bus between Genoa and Messina takes 19h 26m and the fastest bus takes 16h 50m. The bus service runs several times per day from Genoa to Messina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Genoa and Messina. The earliest departure is at 11:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genoa is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Messina at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Messina. However, there are services departing from Genoa station and arriving at Messina station via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 26m.
Genoa to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.
Genoa to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Messina station.
Book your Genoa to Messina bus tickets online with FlixBus.
The distance between Genoa and Messina is 883.5 km. The road distance is 1,169 km.
You can take a bus from Genoa to Messina via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 16h.