Bus Messina to Bologna: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Messina to Bologna

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

today

tomorrow

$33

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

$74

Wednesday

$41

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 5m	8:15 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	10:20 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/11/2026 8:15:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
Itabus	16h 25m	10:20 AM	Messina	Central Station	2:45 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$65	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 9/11/2026 10:20:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:45:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m
FlixBus	16h 35m	1:25 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	6:00 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/11/2026 1:25:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 35m
Itabus	15h 40m	9:35 PM	Messina	Central Station	1:15 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Premium Economy	$70	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 9/11/2026 9:35:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
FlixBus	16h 0m	9:30 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	1:30 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/11/2026 9:30:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	16h 15m	1:30 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	5:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/15/2026 1:30:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/15/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
FlixBus	16h 0m	9:30 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	1:30 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/15/2026 9:30:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/16/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
FlixBus	14h 5m	8:15 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	10:20 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/15/2026 8:15:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/16/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $78 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	17h 0m	10:55 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	3:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$82	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/15/2026 10:55:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/16/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $82 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Bologna via Villa San Giovanni, you can save more than $16? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  Save more than 22%
  
  15h 5m
  
  Messina
  
  5 mi
  
  10:25 PM
  
  Villa San Giovanni
  Station
  
  1:30 PM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $58
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Station, Villa San Giovanni (Italy) at 9/15/2026 10:25:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/16/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 5m	8:15 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	10:20 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/16/2026 8:15:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/17/2026 10:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	16h 15m	1:30 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	5:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/16/2026 1:30:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/16/2026 5:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 15m
FlixBus	17h 0m	10:55 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	3:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/16/2026 10:55:00 AM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/17/2026 3:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
FlixBus	16h 0m	9:30 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	1:30 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/16/2026 9:30:00 PM to Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) arriving at 9/17/2026 1:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

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.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 9 daily buses from Messina to Bologna. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Messina and Bologna.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 7 buses from Messina to Bologna, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Messina and Bologna, with 1 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/11/2026 costs just $33, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Messina to Bologna

Compare all providers like FlixBus and Itabus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Messina to Bologna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Messina to Bologna starting from $33!

Cheapest Bus	$33
Fastest Bus	14h 5m
Earliest Bus	1:30 AM
Latest Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	487.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus and Itabus

Cheapest bus connections from Messina to Bologna

Every day, 5 buses from 2 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 09/10/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

Tuesday 09/08

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$33

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$37

Monday 09/14

$47

Tuesday 09/15

$59

Wednesday 09/16

$41

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$64

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

$65

Monday 09/21

$71

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

$45

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

$33

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

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 $33, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Messina to Bologna. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $59.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Messina to Bologna, with $33. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $67.

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.

Piazza della Repubblica

Piazza della Repubblica 25

Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop

SS114 Orientale Sicula Bus Stop

Viale Gazzi Bus Stop

SS114 Bus Stop

Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station

Piazza XX Settembre 6

Piazza Roosevelt Bus Stop

San Biagio Cefalonia Bus Stop

Farini 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 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 $33 and takes 14h 5m 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 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $33 and $84. 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 5 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 FlixBus and takes 14h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $33. 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 1:30 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 9:30 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 and Itabus. 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 and Itabus.

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

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 Messina and to Bologna

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