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Journey Information
There are 6 intercity buses per day from Messina to Bologna. Traveling by bus from Messina to Bologna usually takes around 15 hours and 38 minutes, but the fastest Autoservizi Salemi bus can make the trip in 13 hours and 25 minutes.
| Distance | 487 mi (784 km) |
| Shortest duration | 13h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $21.20 |
| Trips per day | 1 |
| Most frequent service | Itabus |
| Bus lines | 3 |
What bus companies travel from Messina to Bologna?
There are 3 bus lines from Messina to Bologna available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 5 daily trips, Itabus usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autoservizi Salemi | 1 | 13h 25m | $84.51 |
| FlixBus | 4 | 16h 2m | $49.76 |
| Itabus | 5 | 16h 7m | $51.11 |
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.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 4 trips from Messina to Bologna, and usually makes the trip in about 16 hours and 2 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
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 38 minutes to cover the 487 miles from Messina to Bologna. However, the fastest bus only takes 13 hours and 25 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Messina to Bologna for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, 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 10:00am and the last bus leaves at 10:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Messina to Bologna, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Messina?
Main departure station: Piazza della Repubblica (Stazione)
Messina has two bus stations with service to Bologna.
All bus stations in Messina:
Piazza della Repubblica (Stazione)
Piazza della Repubblica 14
Where does the bus arrive in Bologna?
Main arrival station: Bus Stop
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Bologna.
All bus stations in Bologna:
Bus Stop
Piazza XX Settembre 6
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