What is the cheapest way to get from Bari to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Bari to Messina is to bus via Taranto which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bari to Messina?

The fastest way to get from Bari to Messina is to fly and train which takes 4h 29m and costs €80 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Bari and Messina?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bari and arriving at Messina. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Bari to Messina?

The distance between Bari and Messina is 445 km.

How do I travel from Bari to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Bari to Messina without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs €19 - €75.

How long does it take to get from Bari to Messina?

The bus from Bari to Messina takes 7h 5m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Bari to Messina bus from?

Bari to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bari station.

Where does the Bari to Messina bus arrive?

Bari to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Messina station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bari to Messina?

Book your Bari to Messina bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Messina?

There are 1011+ hotels available in Messina.

Bari to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Bari to Messina by bus, train, car ferry, car, ferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bari to Messinabus N596 / ...
7h 5m
€19–75
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Villa S.Giovannitrain Ic
2. Take the car ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimacarferry
8h 52m
€22–88
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Bari to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5h 17m
€68–98
Fly to Reggio Calabria Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG)plane BRI - REG
2. Take the ferry from Reggio Calabria to Messina Marittimaferry
6h 9m
€110–216
Bus via Taranto
1. Take the bus from Bari Viale Unità d'Italia to Taranto Porto Mercantilebus 110
2. Take the bus from Taranto via Porto Mercantile to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabus
8h
€32–42
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BRI - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
4h 29m
€80–182
Fly to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Vincenzo Magliocco Airport (CIY)plane BRI - CIY
2. Take the bus from Coffa Strada Statale 514 to Catania Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
9h 18m
€134–347
Fly to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane BRI - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 26m
€98–212

Bari to Messina by bus

12Weekly Buses

7h 5mAverage Duration

€19Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 444.7 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Bari, Italy and Messina, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Bari to Messina once daily. Tickets cost €19–75 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Itabus S.p.A. also services this route 4 times a week.

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