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Trip Overview

The bus between Otranto and Messina takes 8h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Otranto 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.

8h 25m
Duration
568 km
Distance
€40
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Otranto to Messina bus times

Buses run twice daily between Otranto and Messina. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Otranto is at 9:00 PM which arrives into Messina at 5:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Otranto to Messina? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 568 km
  • Duration: 8h 25m

What companies run services between Otranto, Apulia, Italy and Messina, Italy?

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro operates a bus from Otranto, Via Orte to Messina - Piazza della Repubblica twice daily. Tickets cost €35–50 and the journey takes 8h 25m.

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