Bus Messina to Florence: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Messina to Florence

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

today

$42

tomorrow

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

$36

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 25m	1:30 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	2:55 PM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/7/2026 1:30:00 AM to Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) arriving at 9/7/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
FlixBus	12h 30m	8:15 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	8:45 AM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/7/2026 8:15:00 PM to Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
Itabus	15h 30m	11:20 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	2:50 PM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	Premium Economy	$59	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/7/2026 11:20:00 PM to Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) arriving at 9/8/2026 2:50:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 30m
Itabus	15h 0m	10:20 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	1:20 AM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	Premium Economy	$79	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/7/2026 10:20:00 AM to Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) arriving at 9/8/2026 1:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Autoservizi Salemi	11h 45m	9:15 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	9:00 AM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from Autoservizi Salemi goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/7/2026 9:15:00 PM to Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 30m	8:15 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	8:45 AM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/13/2026 8:15:00 PM to Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
FlixBus	13h 25m	1:30 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	2:55 PM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/13/2026 1:30:00 AM to Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) arriving at 9/13/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 25m
FlixBus	14h 50m	10:55 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	1:45 AM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/13/2026 10:55:00 AM to Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) arriving at 9/14/2026 1:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
FlixBus	15h 5m	1:25 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	4:30 AM	Florence	Villa Costanza Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/13/2026 1:25:00 PM to Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) arriving at 9/14/2026 4:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 5m
FlixBus	14h 45m	1:25 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	4:10 AM	Florence	Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/13/2026 1:25:00 PM to Piazzale Montelungo Bus Stop, Florence (Italy) arriving at 9/14/2026 4:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Florence via Rome, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  13h 25m
  
  0
  
  1:30 AM
  
  Messina
  Piazza della Repubblica
  
  11:30 AM
  
  Rome
  Tiburtina Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 9/12/2026 1:30:00 AM to Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 15m
  
  0
  
  11:40 AM
  
  Rome
  Tiburtina Bus Station
  
  2:55 PM
  
  Florence
  Villa Costanza Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Tiburtina Bus Station, Rome (Italy) at 9/12/2026 11:40:00 AM to Villa Costanza Bus Station, Florence (Italy) arriving at 9/12/2026 2:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Travel time is 0h 55m longer, but you will save $12

Frequency of bus connections between Messina and Florence

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 17 daily buses from Messina to Florence. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Messina and Florence.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 buses from Messina to Florence, while Night sees the fewest connections between Messina and Florence, with 2 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/13/2026 costs just $35, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Messina to Florence

Compare all providers like FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi that travel 12 times every day by bus from Messina to Florence in one click! Book your bus ticket from Messina to Florence starting from $35!

Cheapest Bus	$35
Fastest Bus	11h 45m
Earliest Bus	1:30 AM
Latest Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	12 Ø
Distance	446.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus, Itabus and Autoservizi Salemi

Cheapest bus connections from Messina to Florence

Every day, 12 buses from 3 bus companies leave Messina for Florence: 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

$36

Tuesday 09/08

$71

Wednesday 09/09

$60

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$38

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$35

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

$58

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$78

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

$58

Monday 09/21

$71

Tuesday 09/22

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

$71

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Messina to Florence

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

With a price starting from $35, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Messina to Florence. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $36.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Messina to Florence, with $35. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $61.

How to save money travelling from Messina to Florence

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 Florence 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 Florence, 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 Florence are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Messina and Florence

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

Piazza della Repubblica

Piazza della Repubblica 25

Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop

SS114 Orientale Sicula Bus Stop

Viale Gazzi Bus Stop

SS114 Bus Stop

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

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Messina to Florence

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

FAQs about the Messina to Florence bus

How much does a Messina Florence bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $35 and takes 12h 30m to reach Florence. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $35 and $103. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Florence.

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

Every day, the Messina to Florence bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Messina to Florence is offered by Autoservizi Salemi and takes 11h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $101. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Messina to Florence?

The earliest bus arriving in Florence 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 Florence?

The latest bus trip departing from Messina for Florence 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 Florence route?

When traveling by bus from Messina to Florence, 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 Florence?

You can check all the direct connections between Messina and Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence 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 Florence on your planned travel date.

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

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 Florence

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