Bus from Bari to Messina from $23

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Bari to Messina

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bari to Messina from various bus operators like Itabus or FlixBus for the next days.
today
from $40
tomorrow
from $23
Monday
from $38
Tuesday
from $68
Wednesday
from $69
Thursday
from $40
Friday
from $42

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $40
  • Itabus
    7h 45m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $63
  • Itabus
    7h 45m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $64
  • Itabus
    7h 45m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $74
  • Did you know that if you travel from Villa San Giovanni to Bari via Messina, you can save more than $22? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 55%
      0h 59m
      0 mi
      5:51 AM
      Villa San Giovanni
      Station
      6:50 AM
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      211 mi
      Bari
      Premium Economy
      $18
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bari to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 30m
      0
      9:25 AM
      Bari
      Central Bus Station
      1:40 PM
      Cosenza
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      4h 10m
      0
      1:45 PM
      Cosenza
      Central Bus Station
      5:55 PM
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itabus
    7h 45m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $23
  • Itabus
    7h 45m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $24
  • Itabus
    7h 45m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $26
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $38
  • Itabus
    7h 45m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bari to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 30m
      0
      9:25 AM
      Bari
      Central Bus Station
      1:40 PM
      Cosenza
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      4h 10m
      0
      1:45 PM
      Cosenza
      Central Bus Station
      5:55 PM
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 5m
    0
    6:45 AM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    7:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68
  • FlixBus
    12h 55m
    0
    4:50 PM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    5:45 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $85
  • Did you know that if you travel from Villa San Giovanni to Bari via Messina, you can save more than $50? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 74%
      0h 59m
      0 mi
      4:46 AM
      Villa San Giovanni
      Station
      5:45 AM
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      211 mi
      Bari
      Premium Economy
      $18
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bari to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than $37? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 30m
      0
      9:25 AM
      Bari
      Central Bus Station
      1:40 PM
      Cosenza
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      4h 10m
      0
      1:45 PM
      Cosenza
      Central Bus Station
      5:55 PM
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
    Travel Time is 4h 25m shorter, and you will save $37

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $69
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bari to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than $38? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 30m
      0
      9:25 AM
      Bari
      Central Bus Station
      1:40 PM
      Cosenza
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      4h 10m
      0
      1:45 PM
      Cosenza
      Central Bus Station
      5:55 PM
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $38

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itabus
    7h 45m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $40
  • Itabus
    7h 45m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $66
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $69
  • Itabus
    7h 45m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $74
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bari to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 30m
      0
      9:25 AM
      Bari
      Central Bus Station
      1:40 PM
      Cosenza
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      4h 10m
      0
      1:45 PM
      Cosenza
      Central Bus Station
      5:55 PM
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    8h 30m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $42
  • Itabus
    7h 45m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Bari
    Central Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Bari to Messina via Cosenza, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 30m
      0
      9:25 AM
      Bari
      Central Bus Station
      1:40 PM
      Cosenza
      Central Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $18
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      4h 10m
      0
      1:45 PM
      Cosenza
      Central Bus Station
      5:55 PM
      Messina
      Piazza della Repubblica
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 0h 45m longer, but you will save $11

Frequency of bus connections between Bari and Messina

See here how frequent the connections between Bari and Messina are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Bari to Messina. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Bari and Messina.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 12 buses from Bari to Messina, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Bari and Messina, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bari to Messina

Compare all providers like Itabus and FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Bari to Messina in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bari to Messina starting from $23!

Cheapest Bus $23
Fastest Bus 7h 45m
Earliest Bus 9:25 AM
Latest Bus 11:05 PM
Daily Bus Routes 2 Ø
Distance 213.9 miles
Bus Companies Itabus and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bari to Messina

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave Bari for Messina: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/20/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 04/13
Monday 04/14
Tuesday 04/15
Wednesday 04/16
Thursday 04/17
Friday 04/18
Saturday 04/19
$56
Sunday 04/20
$24
Monday 04/21
$51
Tuesday 04/22
$68
Wednesday 04/23
$69
Thursday 04/24
$40
Friday 04/25
$42
Saturday 04/26
$52
Sunday 04/27
$72
Monday 04/28
Tuesday 04/29
$28
Wednesday 04/30
$22
Thursday 05/01
Friday 05/02
Saturday 05/03
Sunday 05/04
$40
Monday 05/05
Tuesday 05/06
Wednesday 05/07
Thursday 05/08
Friday 05/09
Saturday 05/10

The cheapest time to travel from Bari to Messina

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bari to Messina, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $23, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bari to Messina. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $69.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bari to Messina, with $23. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $84.

How to save money travelling from Bari to Messina

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bari to Messina in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bari to Messina, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bari to Messina are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bari to Messina

These are the most booked bus companies between Bari to Messina from our users.

FlixBus from Bari to Messina

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Bari to Messina:

Cheapest Price $38
Fastest Bus 8h 30m
Earliest Bus 9:25 AM
Last Bus 9:25 AM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 4/17/2025

All bus stations and stops in Bari and Messina

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bari and Messina.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bari to Messina? Compare all modes of transports from Bari to Messina.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bari to Messina

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bari to Messina? Or which bus companies serve the route Bari to Messina? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bari to Messina bus

How much does a Bari Messina bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $23 and takes 7h 45m to reach Messina. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bari to Messina?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $23 and $86. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Messina.

On average, how many connections are available from Bari to Messina each day?

Every day, the Bari to Messina bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bari to Messina take?

The fastest bus from Bari to Messina is offered by Itabus and takes 7h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $64. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bari to Messina?

The earliest bus arriving in Messina from Bari starts at 9:25 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bari to Messina?

The latest bus trip departing from Bari for Messina starts at 11:05 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bari Messina route?

When traveling by bus from Bari to Messina, passengers can travel with Itabus and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bari and Messina?

You can check all the direct connections between Bari and Messina by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Itabus and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Bari to Messina bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bari Messina bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bari Messina bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bari to Messina on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bari to Messina

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

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