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Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Bologna to Messina. Traveling by bus from Bologna to Messina usually takes around 15 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest Autoservizi Salemi bus can make the trip in 14 hours and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 487 mi (784 km) |
| Shortest duration | 14h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $21.98 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Itabus |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Bologna to Messina?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Bologna to Messina that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, Itabus usually offers more choice, with 5 scheduled trips per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autoservizi Salemi | 1 | 14h 11m | $115.34 |
| Itabus | 5 | 16h 18m | $72.33 |
Autoservizi Salemi is an Italian bus company that travels the length of the Italian peninsula daily. Some notable routes include stops in Milan, Florence, Bologna, Marsala, and Palermo. Their modern buses have excellent amenities including air conditioning, power outlets, restrooms, WiFi, and snacks and drinks for sale.
Itabus is an Italian bus company servicing the whole peninsula, including major tourist hotspots like Rome, Trieste, and Catania. The company has both single and double-decker buses with clean, comfortable seats, complimentary WiFi, power outlets, restrooms, and air conditioning. Upgrade to a premium ticket for even larger seats and extendable armchairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 15 hours and 48 minutes to cover the 784 kilometers from Bologna to Messina. However, the fastest bus only takes 14 hours and 10 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Saturday is usually the day when buses are busiest, as many travelers take the bus to enjoy the weekend in Messina. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Wednesday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you're looking for some extra space on the bus, traveling mid-week is your best bet.
The first bus leaves at 1:00am and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Bologna to Messina, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Bologna?
Main departure station: Bus Stop
Most buses depart from the main station in Bologna.
All bus stations in Bologna:
Bus Stop
Where does the bus arrive in Messina?
Main arrival station: Piazza della Repubblica (Stazione)
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Messina.
Bus stations in Messina:
Piazza della Repubblica (Stazione)
Piazza della Repubblica 14
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