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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Messina to Bologna from various bus operators like FlixBus, Itabus or Autoservizi Salemi for the next days.
today
from $69
tomorrow
from $39
Saturday
from $32
Sunday
from $30
Monday
from $30
Tuesday
from $48
Wednesday
from $36

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itabus
    16h 25m
    0
    10:15 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    2:40 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $69
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    3:55 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $78
  • FlixBus
    14h 5m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    10:20 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $83
  • FlixBus
    16h 35m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    3:25 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $92
  • Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Bologna via Villa San Giovanni, you can save more than $11? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 16%
      13h 10m
      Messina
      5 mi
      5:25 PM
      Villa San Giovanni
      Station
      6:35 AM
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      0 mi
      Economy
      $58
  • Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Bologna via Naples, you can save more than $45? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      19h 20m
      0
      10:15 PM
      Messina
      Central Station
      5:05 AM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 4h 25m
    • FlixBus
      8h 5m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      5:35 PM
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 5h 15m longer, but you will save $45

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itabus
    20h 55m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    8:45 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $39
  • Itabus
    20h 55m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    8:45 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $40
  • Itabus
    20h 55m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    8:45 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $50
  • FlixBus
    14h 5m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    10:20 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • FlixBus
    15h 55m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    2:45 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $72
  • Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Bologna via Villa San Giovanni, you can save more than $-13? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      13h 15m
      Messina
      5 mi
      9:05 PM
      Villa San Giovanni
      Station
      10:20 AM
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      0 mi
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Bologna via Naples, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      19h 20m
      0
      10:15 PM
      Messina
      Central Station
      5:05 AM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 4h 25m
    • FlixBus
      8h 5m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      5:35 PM
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 5h 15m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itabus
    20h 55m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    8:45 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $32
  • Itabus
    22h 15m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    10:05 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $40
  • FlixBus
    18h 0m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    4:55 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    15h 5m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    11:20 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48
  • OneBus
    15h 25m
    0
    9:40 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    1:05 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    OneBus
    Economy
    $148
  • Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Bologna via Naples, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      19h 20m
      0
      10:15 PM
      Messina
      Central Station
      5:05 AM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 4h 25m
    • FlixBus
      8h 5m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      5:35 PM
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 4h 15m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itabus
    20h 55m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    8:45 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $30
  • Itabus
    20h 55m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    8:45 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $42
  • Itabus
    15h 50m
    0
    10:15 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    2:05 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $49
  • FlixBus
    14h 5m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    10:20 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $57
  • FlixBus
    16h 45m
    0
    9:30 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    2:15 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Bologna via Naples, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      19h 20m
      0
      10:15 PM
      Messina
      Central Station
      5:05 AM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 4h 25m
    • FlixBus
      8h 5m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      5:35 PM
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 5h 15m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itabus
    20h 55m
    0
    11:50 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    8:45 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $30
  • Itabus
    15h 50m
    0
    10:15 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    2:05 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $39
  • FlixBus
    14h 5m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    10:20 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $43
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    3:55 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $52
  • Autoservizi Salemi
    13h 25m
    0
    9:05 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    10:30 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    Autoservizi Salemi
    Economy
    $80
  • Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Bologna via Naples, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      19h 20m
      0
      10:15 PM
      Messina
      Central Station
      5:05 AM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 4h 25m
    • FlixBus
      8h 5m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      5:35 PM
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 5h 55m longer, but you will save $6

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    3:55 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $48
  • FlixBus
    14h 5m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    10:20 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Bologna via Villa San Giovanni, you can save more than $22? You will find the corresponding connections below.
    • Save more than 46%
      19h 50m
      Messina
      5 mi
      12:55 AM
      Villa San Giovanni
      Station
      8:45 PM
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      0 mi
      Premium Economy
      $26
  • Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Bologna via Naples, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      19h 20m
      0
      10:15 PM
      Messina
      Central Station
      5:05 AM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 4h 25m
    • FlixBus
      8h 5m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      5:35 PM
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 5h 15m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    17h 0m
    0
    10:55 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    3:55 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $36
  • FlixBus
    14h 5m
    0
    8:15 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    10:20 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    16h 35m
    0
    10:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    3:25 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Bologna via Naples, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Distribusion
      19h 20m
      0
      10:15 PM
      Messina
      Central Station
      5:05 AM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      0
      Distribusion
      Premium Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 4h 25m
    • FlixBus
      8h 5m
      0
      9:30 AM
      Naples
      Metropark Centrale
      5:35 PM
      Bologna
      Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $13
    Travel time is 5h 15m longer, but you will save $12

Frequency of bus connections between Messina and Bologna

See here how frequent the connections between Messina and Bologna are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Messina to Bologna. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Messina and Bologna.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 43 buses from Messina to Bologna, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Messina and Bologna, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Messina to Bologna

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi that travel 7 times every day by bus from Messina to Bologna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Messina to Bologna starting from $30!

Cheapest Bus $30
Fastest Bus 13h 25m
Earliest Bus 10:55 AM
Latest Bus 10:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 487.1 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus, Itabus, Autoservizi Salemi and OneBus

Cheapest bus connections from Messina to Bologna

Every day, 7 buses from 4 bus companies leave Messina for Bologna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/27/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/23
Monday 03/24
Tuesday 03/25
Wednesday 03/26
Thursday 03/27
$57
Friday 03/28
$39
Saturday 03/29
$148
Sunday 03/30
$30
Monday 03/31
$31
Tuesday 04/01
$48
Wednesday 04/02
$36
Thursday 04/03
$42
Friday 04/04
$32
Saturday 04/05
$45
Sunday 04/06
$30
Monday 04/07
$34
Tuesday 04/08
$45
Wednesday 04/09
$43
Thursday 04/10
$38
Friday 04/11
$22
Saturday 04/12
$33
Sunday 04/13
$42
Monday 04/14
$41
Tuesday 04/15
$40
Wednesday 04/16
$63
Thursday 04/17
$62
Friday 04/18
$59
Saturday 04/19

The cheapest time to travel from Messina to Bologna

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Messina to Bologna, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $30, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Messina to Bologna. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $69.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Messina to Bologna, with $30. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $50.

How to save money travelling from Messina to Bologna

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 Messina to Bologna 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 Messina to Bologna, 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 Messina to Bologna are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Messina and Bologna

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

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 Messina to Bologna? Compare all modes of transports from Messina to Bologna.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Messina to Bologna

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

FAQs about the Messina to Bologna bus

How much does a Messina Bologna bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $30 and takes 20h 55m to reach Bologna. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 4 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30 and $148. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bologna.

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

Every day, the Messina to Bologna bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Messina to Bologna is offered by Autoservizi Salemi and takes 13h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $80. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Messina to Bologna?

The earliest bus arriving in Bologna from Messina starts at 10:55 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 Messina to Bologna?

The latest bus trip departing from Messina for Bologna starts at 10:50 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 Messina Bologna route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Bologna?

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

What can I take with me on the Messina to Bologna 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 Messina Bologna 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 Messina Bologna 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 Messina to Bologna on your planned travel date.

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

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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