Bus Florence to Messina - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Florence to Messina

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Florence to Messina from various bus operators like FlixBus, Itabus or Autoservizi Salemi for the next days.

today

$30

tomorrow

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Friday

$35

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Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 20m	6:00 PM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	6:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) at 9/7/2026 6:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	13h 10m	10:00 PM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	11:10 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) at 9/7/2026 10:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
Itabus	18h 30m	12:20 PM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	6:50 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$58	A Bus from Itabus goes from Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) at 9/7/2026 12:20:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:50:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Itabus	14h 20m	3:25 PM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	5:45 AM	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	$73	A Bus from Itabus goes from Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) at 9/7/2026 3:25:00 PM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $73 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 20m
Autoservizi Salemi	12h 55m	3:45 PM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	4:40 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$95	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) at 9/7/2026 3:45:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 9/8/2026 4:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $95 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 10m	10:00 PM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	11:10 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) at 9/11/2026 10:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 10m
FlixBus	12h 20m	6:00 PM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	6:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) at 9/11/2026 6:00:00 PM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 20m
FlixBus	15h 10m	4:40 AM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	7:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) at 9/11/2026 4:40:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 9/11/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 10m
FlixBus	16h 50m	1:05 AM	Florence	Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop	5:55 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop, Florence (Italy) at 9/11/2026 1:05:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m
FlixBus	17h 15m	12:40 AM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	5:55 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) at 9/11/2026 12:40:00 AM to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Florence to Messina via Rome, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  15h 5m
  
  0
  
  4:40 AM
  
  Florence
  Villa Costanza Bus Station
  
  8:40 AM
  
  Rome
  Tiburtina Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) at 9/10/2026 4:40:00 AM to Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) arriving at 9/10/2026 8:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
- Itabus
  
  10h 45m
  
  0
  
  9:00 AM
  
  Rome
  Tiburtina Bus Station
  
  7:45 PM
  
  Messina
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $23
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 9/10/2026 9:00:00 AM to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 9/10/2026 7:45:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save $3

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Florence to Messina is $30 on 9/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Florence and Messina

See here how frequent the connections between Florence and Messina are, during different times and days of the week.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Florence to Messina. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Florence and Messina.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 6 buses from Florence to Messina, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Florence and Messina, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Florence to Messina

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

Cheapest Bus	$30
Fastest Bus	12h 20m
Earliest Bus	12:20 PM
Latest Bus	10:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	7 Ø
Distance	446.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi

Cheapest bus connections from Florence to Messina

Every day, 7 buses from 3 bus companies leave Florence for Messina: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$30

Tuesday 09/08

$61

Wednesday 09/09

$96

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$32

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

$46

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$48

Tuesday 09/22

$39

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Florence to Messina

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Florence to Messina, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $30, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Florence to Messina. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $32.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Florence to Messina, with $30. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $58.

How to save money travelling from Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence to Messina are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Florence and Messina

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

Guidoni T2 Bus Station

Viale Alessandro Guidoni 211

Piazza della Stazione Bus Station

Piazza della Stazione

Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop

Viale Filippo Strozzi - Piazzale Montelungo (Stazione Novella)

Villa Costanza Bus Station

A1 73B

Calenzano Testanera Bus Stop

Via Vittorio Emanuele 3

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Florence to Messina

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

FAQs about the Florence to Messina bus

How much does a Florence Messina bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $30 and takes 12h 20m to reach Messina. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30 and $96. 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 Florence to Messina each day?

Every day, the Florence to Messina 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 Florence to Messina take?

The fastest bus from Florence to Messina is offered by FlixBus and takes 12h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Florence to Messina?

The earliest bus arriving in Messina from Florence starts at 12:20 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 Florence to Messina?

The latest bus trip departing from Florence for Messina starts at 10:00 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 Florence Messina route?

When traveling by bus from Florence to Messina, 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 Florence and Messina?

You can check all the direct connections between Florence 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: FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi.

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

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

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