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Palermo to Messina Bus Schedule
Bus from Palermo to Messina: Journey Information
There are 25 intercity buses per day from Palermo to Messina. Traveling by bus from Palermo to Messina usually takes around 2 hours and 42 minutes, but the fastest Sais Regional bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 35 minutes.
| Distance | 119 mi (192 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 35m |
| Cheapest price | $16.05 |
| Trips per day | 25 |
| Most frequent service | Sais Regional |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Palermo to Messina?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Palermo to Messina. Sais Regional connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sais Regional | 25 | 2h 42m | $16.23 |
Book Sais Regional from Palermo to Messina from $16. There are 25 trips per day offered by Sais Regional from Palermo to Messina and you can expect on average to pay for a Sais Regional ticket to Messina. In Palermo, Sais Regional departs to Messina from Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione and one other station. In Messina, Sais Regional arrives at Piazza della Repubblica 14 and one other station.
An average trip on Sais Regional from Palermo to Messina takes 2 hours and 42 minutes , while the fastest available Sais Regional trip will get you to Messina in 2 hours and 35 minutes .
On weekends, Sais Regional offers 16 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Messina.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Palermo to Messina
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 42 minutes to cover the 119 miles from Palermo to Messina. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 35 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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 Palermo to Messina 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, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Messina, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 6:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Palermo to Messina, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Palermo?
Main departure station: Via Oreto 383
Palermo has two bus stations with service to Messina.
All bus stations in Palermo:
Via Oreto 383
Via Tommaso Fazello - Autostazione
Where does the bus arrive in Messina?
Main arrival station: Viale Boccetta 343
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Messina.
All bus stations in Messina:
Viale Boccetta 343
Piazza della Repubblica 14
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