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What is the best way to travel from Bologna to Messina?

Looking for a trip? Compare all the available Trains, Buses, Carpool and Flights for the journey to Messina from Bologna. Check between different modes of transportation, look for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Carpool is the cheapest, while Flight is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
14h 0m
$60
$94
20
Train
8h 58m
$120
$136
7
Car
10h 50m
$48
$60
11
Flight
1h 35m
$115
$212
8

What is the cheapest way to reach Messina from Bologna?

You can get to Messina with just $48 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar, but you can find many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for next few days here for you.

Saturday
from $48
Sunday
from $69
Monday
from $93
Tuesday
from $86
Wednesday
from $60
Thursday
from $68
Friday
from $48

    Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    11h 0m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Bologna
    6:10 PM
    Messina
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $48
  • BlaBlaCar
    12h 0m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Bologna
    5:20 PM
    Messina
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $51
  • BlaBlaCar
    11h 50m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bologna
    5:50 PM
    Messina
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $63
  • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • Itabus
    16h 50m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Basic
    $60
  • Itabus
    19h 30m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Basic
    $61
  • Autoservizi Salemi
    14h 10m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    4:40 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Autoservizi Salemi
    Basic
    $100
  • Cheapest Flights Saturday

  • ITA Airways
    3h 35m
    0
    7:10 PM
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $115
  • ITA Airways
    16h 15m
    0
    6:30 AM
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $188
  • Skyscanner
    1h 35m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    10:05 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $191
  • Cheapest Trains Saturday

  • Trenitalia
    13h 47m
    0
    1:48 AM
    Bologna
    Central Station
    3:35 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $120
  • Trenitalia
    14h 56m
    0
    1:48 AM
    Bologna
    Central Station
    4:44 PM
    Messina
    Fiumara Gazzi Train Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $123
  • Trenitalia
    14h 20m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Bologna
    Central Station
    1:25 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $128

    Cheapest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    12h 10m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Bologna
    7:50 PM
    Messina
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $69
  • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • Itabus
    20h 20m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $70
  • Itabus
    19h 30m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $75
  • Itabus
    16h 50m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $88

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • Itabus
    16h 20m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    5:15 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $93
  • Autoservizi Salemi
    14h 10m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    4:40 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Autoservizi Salemi
    Basic
    $101
  • FlixBus
    18h 15m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $105

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • Itabus
    16h 20m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    5:15 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $86
  • FlixBus
    14h 0m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $95
  • Autoservizi Salemi
    14h 10m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    4:40 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Autoservizi Salemi
    Basic
    $101

    Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • Itabus
    19h 30m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $60
  • Itabus
    16h 20m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    5:15 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    17h 55m
    0
    1:55 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    7:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $97

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • Itabus
    19h 30m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $68
  • Itabus
    20h 20m
    0
    10:30 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    6:50 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $70
  • Itabus
    16h 20m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    5:15 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $73

    Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    12h 0m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Bologna
    3:10 AM
    Messina
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $48
  • BlaBlaCar
    12h 10m
    0
    5:00 PM
    Bologna
    5:10 AM
    Messina
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $57
  • BlaBlaCar
    10h 50m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Bologna
    7:40 AM
    Messina
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $60
  • Cheapest Buses Friday

  • Itabus
    16h 50m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $94
  • Itabus
    16h 20m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    5:15 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $94
  • FlixBus
    14h 0m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    6:20 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $110
  • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Trenitalia
    13h 47m
    0
    1:48 AM
    Bologna
    Central Station
    3:35 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $120
  • Trenitalia
    14h 56m
    0
    1:48 AM
    Bologna
    Central Station
    4:44 PM
    Messina
    Fiumara Gazzi Train Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $123
  • Trenitalia
    8h 58m
    0
    6:37 AM
    Bologna
    Central Station
    3:35 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $194
  • Cheapest Flights Friday

  • ITA Airways
    23h 0m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    2:30 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $164
  • Skyscanner
    1h 35m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    1:55 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $199
  • ITA Airways
    7h 15m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $243

What are the fastest trips from Bologna to Messina?

You can get to Messina from Bologna in just 1h 35m with a Flight from Skyscanner. This is not the only option, and you can click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other modes of transportations.

Saturday
from 1h 35m
Sunday
from 12h 10m
Monday
from 14h 10m
Tuesday
from 14h 0m
Wednesday
from 16h 20m
Thursday
from 14h 0m
Friday
from 1h 35m

    Fastest Flights Saturday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 35m
    0
    8:30 PM
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    10:05 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $191
  • ITA Airways
    3h 35m
    0
    7:10 PM
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $115
  • Ryanair
    14h 50m
    0
    9:10 PM
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    12:00 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    Ryanair
    Economy
    from $208
  • Fastest Trains Saturday

  • Trenitalia
    10h 8m
    0
    7:07 PM
    Bologna
    Central Station
    5:15 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $143
  • Trenitalia
    13h 47m
    0
    1:48 AM
    Bologna
    Central Station
    3:35 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $120
  • Trenitalia
    14h 20m
    0
    11:05 PM
    Bologna
    Central Station
    1:25 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $128
  • Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    11h 0m
    0
    7:10 AM
    Bologna
    6:10 PM
    Messina
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $48
  • BlaBlaCar
    11h 0m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bologna
    5:00 PM
    Messina
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $66
  • BlaBlaCar
    11h 50m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Bologna
    5:50 PM
    Messina
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $63
  • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    14h 0m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $110
  • Autoservizi Salemi
    14h 10m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    4:40 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Autoservizi Salemi
    Basic
    $100
  • Itabus
    16h 50m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Basic
    $60

    Fastest Carpool Sunday

  • BlaBlaCar
    12h 10m
    0
    7:40 AM
    Bologna
    7:50 PM
    Messina
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $69
  • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    14h 0m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $129
  • FlixBus
    14h 45m
    0
    7:35 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    10:20 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $133
  • Itabus
    16h 50m
    0
    11:20 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    4:10 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $88

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • Autoservizi Salemi
    14h 10m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    4:40 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Autoservizi Salemi
    Basic
    $101
  • FlixBus
    15h 40m
    0
    6:40 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    10:20 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $107
  • Itabus
    16h 5m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    8:20 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $106

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    14h 0m
    0
    4:30 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    6:30 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $95
  • Autoservizi Salemi
    14h 10m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    4:40 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Autoservizi Salemi
    Basic
    $101
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    6:15 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    10:20 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $103

    Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • Itabus
    16h 20m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    5:15 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $65
  • FlixBus
    17h 55m
    0
    1:55 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    7:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $97
  • FlixBus
    18h 15m
    0
    11:40 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    5:55 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $103

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    14h 0m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    6:20 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $110
  • Itabus
    16h 20m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    5:15 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $73
  • FlixBus
    17h 55m
    0
    1:55 AM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    7:50 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $129

    Fastest Flights Friday

  • Skyscanner
    1h 35m
    0
    12:20 PM
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    1:55 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $199
  • Skyscanner
    6h 35m
    0
    4:15 PM
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    10:50 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    Skyscanner
    Economy
    from $356
  • ITA Airways
    7h 15m
    0
    3:30 PM
    Bologna Airport
    Bologna Airport
    10:45 PM
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    Reggio Calabria Airport
    0
    ITA Airways
    Economy
    from $243
  • Fastest Trains Friday

  • Trenitalia
    8h 58m
    0
    6:37 AM
    Bologna
    Central Station
    3:35 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $194
  • Trenitalia
    13h 47m
    0
    1:48 AM
    Bologna
    Central Station
    3:35 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $120
  • Trenitalia
    14h 56m
    0
    1:48 AM
    Bologna
    Central Station
    4:44 PM
    Messina
    Fiumara Gazzi Train Station
    0
    Trenitalia
    Economy
    from $123
  • Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    10h 50m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Bologna
    7:40 AM
    Messina
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $60
  • BlaBlaCar
    12h 0m
    0
    3:10 PM
    Bologna
    3:10 AM
    Messina
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $48
  • BlaBlaCar
    12h 0m
    0
    7:30 PM
    Bologna
    7:30 AM
    Messina
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from $69
  • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    14h 0m
    0
    4:20 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    6:20 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $110
  • Autoservizi Salemi
    14h 10m
    0
    2:30 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    4:40 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Autoservizi Salemi
    Basic
    $112
  • Itabus
    16h 20m
    0
    12:55 PM
    Bologna
    Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
    5:15 AM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $94
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Bologna to Messina

What are the most popular stations in Bologna and Messina?

In Bologna, you will usually depart from Central Station, Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station or Corticella Train Station, while in Messina you will be arriving at Central Station, Piazza della Repubblica or Via Socrate Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Messina from Bologna? With 8 connections between 6 Train, Bus, Carpool and Flight operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Bologna and Messina, you can pay as low as $48 with a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Flight from Skyscanner: you will get to Messina in just 1h 35m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Bologna and Messina are Itabus, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Bologna and Messina is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Ponticella or to Larderia, and look at flights from Bologna Airport, and landing at Reggio Calabria Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Bologna to Messina?

The most popular companies between Bologna and Messina, are Itabus, FlixBus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: Itabus, FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi

Train companies: Trenitalia

Airlines: ITA Airways, Skyscanner and Ryanair

All you need to know when you travel from Bologna to Messina

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Bologna to Messina. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Bologna to Messina

How can I reach Messina from Bologna?

Every day, there are on average 8 connections between Train, Bus, Carpool and Flight, with which you can get to Messina from Bologna.

How far is Messina from Bologna?

The distance between Bologna and Messina is 487.1 miles.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Bologna and Messina?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 21 kgs of CO2, a train 27 kgs, a car 133 kgs, and a flight 193 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Bologna to Messina?

You can get to Messina with just $48 by taking a Carpool from BlaBlaCar.

What is the fastest way to get from Bologna to Messina?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Messina in just 1h 35m with a Flight from Skyscanner.

More routes to Bologna and to Messina

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Bologna and to Messina. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!

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