The average bus between Palermo and Messina takes 4h 40m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Palermo 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 Palermo and Messina. The earliest departure is at 11:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Palermo is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Messina at 1:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Palermo station and arriving at Messina station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 4h 40m.
Palermo to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Palermo station.
Palermo to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Messina station.
Book your Palermo to Messina bus tickets online with FlixBus.
The distance between Palermo and Messina is 193.9 km. The road distance is 300 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Palermo to Messina 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21–40 and the journey takes 4h 15m.