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Messina to Padua Bus Schedule
Bus from Messina to Padua: Journey Information
There are 5 intercity buses per day from Messina to Padua. Traveling by bus from Messina to Padua usually takes around 18 hours and 48 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 18 hours,
| Distance | 533 mi (858 km) |
| Shortest duration | 18h 0m |
| Cheapest price | €67.45 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 2 |

What bus companies travel from Messina to Padua?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Messina to Padua that you can compare and book on Wanderu. Of these two carriers, FlixBus usually offers more choice, with 4 scheduled trips per day.
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 Padova, and usually makes the trip in about 18 hours and 50 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 about traveling by bus from Messina to Padua
The bus takes an average of 18 hours and 48 minutes to cover the 533 miles from Messina to Padua. However, the fastest bus only takes 18 hours. 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.
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 Padua, 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)
Most buses depart from the main station in Messina.
All bus stations in Messina:
Piazza della Repubblica (Stazione)
Where does the bus arrive in Padua?
Main arrival station: Parcheggio Piazzale Boschetti
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Padova.
All bus stations in Padua:
Parcheggio Piazzale Boschetti
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