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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

$44

tomorrow

$28

Friday

$28

Saturday

$11

Sunday

$28

Monday

$43

Tuesday

$44

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 5m	11:25 PM	Bari	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica		Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) at 7/22/2026 11:25:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/23/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	8h 10m	8:55 AM	Bari	Bari FS Park Bus Stop	5:05 PM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$28	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bari FS Park Bus Stop, Bari (Italy) at 7/23/2026 8:55:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/23/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Itabus	11h 40m	4:30 PM	Bari	Bari FS Park Bus Stop	4:10 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$39	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bari FS Park Bus Stop, Bari (Italy) at 7/23/2026 4:30:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Itabus	7h 55m	10:55 PM	Bari	Bari FS Park Bus Stop	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bari FS Park Bus Stop, Bari (Italy) at 7/23/2026 10:55:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
FlixBus	7h 5m	11:25 PM	Bari	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) at 7/23/2026 11:25:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/24/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	8h 45m	9:10 AM	Bari	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) at 7/23/2026 9:10:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/23/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	8h 10m	8:55 AM	Bari	Bari FS Park Bus Stop	5:05 PM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$28	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bari FS Park Bus Stop, Bari (Italy) at 7/24/2026 8:55:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Itabus	11h 40m	4:30 PM	Bari	Bari FS Park Bus Stop	4:10 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$36	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bari FS Park Bus Stop, Bari (Italy) at 7/24/2026 4:30:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Itabus	7h 55m	10:55 PM	Bari	Bari FS Park Bus Stop	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$41	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bari FS Park Bus Stop, Bari (Italy) at 7/24/2026 10:55:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
FlixBus	8h 45m	9:10 AM	Bari	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) at 7/24/2026 9:10:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
FlixBus	7h 5m	11:25 PM	Bari	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) at 7/24/2026 11:25:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	8h 10m	8:55 AM	Bari	Bari FS Park Bus Stop	5:05 PM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$11	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bari FS Park Bus Stop, Bari (Italy) at 7/25/2026 8:55:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
Itabus	11h 40m	4:30 PM	Bari	Bari FS Park Bus Stop	4:10 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$36	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bari FS Park Bus Stop, Bari (Italy) at 7/25/2026 4:30:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 40m
Itabus	7h 55m	10:55 PM	Bari	Bari FS Park Bus Stop	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$40	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bari FS Park Bus Stop, Bari (Italy) at 7/25/2026 10:55:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
FlixBus	7h 5m	11:25 PM	Bari	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) at 7/25/2026 11:25:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	8h 45m	9:10 AM	Bari	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) at 7/25/2026 9:10:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	8h 10m	8:55 AM	Bari	Bari FS Park Bus Stop	5:05 PM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$28	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bari FS Park Bus Stop, Bari (Italy) at 7/26/2026 8:55:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $28 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	8h 45m	9:10 AM	Bari	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) at 7/26/2026 9:10:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Itabus	7h 55m	10:55 PM	Bari	Bari FS Park Bus Stop	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$46	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bari FS Park Bus Stop, Bari (Italy) at 7/26/2026 10:55:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
FlixBus	7h 45m	7:30 AM	Bari	Central Bus Station	3:15 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) at 7/26/2026 7:30:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/26/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
FlixBus	7h 5m	11:25 PM	Bari	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) at 7/26/2026 11:25:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Villa San Giovanni to Bari via Messina, you can save more than $17? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 61%
  
  0h 49m
  
  0 mi
  
  4:16 PM
  
  Villa San Giovanni
  Station
  
  5:05 PM
  
  Messina
  Central Station
  
  211 mi
  
  Bari
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from goes from Station, Villa San Giovanni (Italy) at 7/26/2026 4:16:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:05:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 49m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	7h 55m	10:55 PM	Bari	Bari FS Park Bus Stop	6:50 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Premium Economy	$43	A Bus from Itabus goes from Bari FS Park Bus Stop, Bari (Italy) at 7/27/2026 10:55:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
FlixBus	8h 45m	9:10 AM	Bari	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) at 7/27/2026 9:10:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
FlixBus	7h 5m	11:25 PM	Bari	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) at 7/27/2026 11:25:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	7h 45m	7:30 AM	Bari	Central Bus Station	3:15 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) at 7/27/2026 7:30:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 45m	9:10 AM	Bari	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) at 7/28/2026 9:10:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
FlixBus	7h 5m	11:25 PM	Bari	Central Bus Station	6:30 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) at 7/28/2026 11:25:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
Itabus	7h 55m	10:55 PM	Bari	Central Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$47	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Bari (Italy) at 7/28/2026 10:55:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bari to Messina is $11 on 7/25/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 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 Morning, with 19 buses from Bari to Messina, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Bari and Messina, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bari to Messina

Compare all providers like Itabus and FlixBus that travel 6 times every day by bus from Bari to Messina in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bari to Messina starting from $11!

Cheapest Bus	$11
Fastest Bus	7h 5m
Earliest Bus	11:25 PM
Latest Bus	11:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	6 Ø
Distance	213.9 miles
Bus Companies	Itabus and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bari to Messina

Every day, 6 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 07/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

$44

Thursday 07/23

$28

Friday 07/24

$28

Saturday 07/25

$11

Sunday 07/26

$11

Monday 07/27

$35

Tuesday 07/28

$44

Wednesday 07/29

$22

Thursday 07/30

$22

Friday 07/31

$31

Saturday 08/01

$17

Sunday 08/02

$40

Monday 08/03

$49

Tuesday 08/04

$50

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$39

Friday 08/07

$53

Saturday 08/08

$51

Sunday 08/09

$64

Monday 08/10

$52

Tuesday 08/11

$74

Wednesday 08/12

$60

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

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 $11, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bari to Messina. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $44.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bari to Messina, with $11. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $40.

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.

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.

Central Bus Station

Via Giuseppe Capruzzi

Policlinico Bus Stop

Capruzzi-Sorrentino Bus Stop

Porto-Corso A. De Tullio Bus Stop

Corso Antonio De Tullio

Banca Popolare di Bari Bus Stop

Porto Di Bari Banchina Darsena Di Ponente

Piazza della Repubblica

Piazza della Repubblica 25

Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop

SS114 Orientale Sicula Bus Stop

Viale Gazzi Bus Stop

SS114 Bus Stop

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 $11 and takes 8h 10m 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 $11 and $64. 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 6 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 FlixBus and takes 7h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $44. 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 11:25 PM. 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 11:25 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

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

Premium Economy

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

More bus routes to Bari and to Messina

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bari and to Messina. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!