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Compare all timetables for the bus from Messina to Taranto

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

today

$79

tomorrow

$17

Saturday

$26

Sunday

$23

Monday

$26

Tuesday

$47

Wednesday

$51

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	6h 10m	10:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	5:00 AM	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station		Economy	$79	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 7/23/2026 10:50:00 PM to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Taranto via Cosenza, you can save more than $36? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  6h 45m
  
  0
  
  9:35 AM
  
  Messina
  Central Station
  
  1:20 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 7/25/2026 9:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
- Itabus
  
  2h 55m
  
  0
  
  1:25 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Piazza Sila Bus Stop
  
  4:20 PM
  
  Taranto
  Porto Mercantile Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza Sila Bus Stop, Cosenza (Italy) at 7/25/2026 1:25:00 PM to Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save $36

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	6h 45m	9:35 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	4:20 PM	Taranto	Bus Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 7/24/2026 9:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Itabus	6h 30m	11:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	6:20 AM	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station	Premium Economy	$45	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 7/24/2026 11:50:00 PM to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/25/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	6h 15m	1:25 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	7:40 PM	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 7/24/2026 1:25:00 PM to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/24/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
FlixBus	7h 5m	10:05 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	5:10 PM	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 7/24/2026 10:05:00 AM to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	6h 10m	10:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	5:00 AM	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 7/24/2026 10:50:00 PM to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itabus	6h 45m	9:35 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	4:20 PM	Taranto	Porto Mercantile Bus Station		Economy	$26	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 7/25/2026 9:35:00 AM to Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
	Itabus	6h 30m	11:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	6:20 AM	Taranto	Porto Mercantile Bus Station		Economy	$45	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 7/25/2026 11:50:00 PM to Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/26/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itabus	6h 45m	9:35 AM	Messina	Central Station	4:20 PM	Taranto	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$23	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 7/26/2026 9:35:00 AM to Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
	Itabus	6h 30m	11:50 PM	Messina	Central Station	6:20 AM	Taranto	Bus Station		Premium Economy	$40	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 7/26/2026 11:50:00 PM to Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	6h 45m	9:35 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	4:20 PM	Taranto	Porto Mercantile Bus Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 7/27/2026 9:35:00 AM to Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
Itabus	6h 30m	11:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	6:20 AM	Taranto	Porto Mercantile Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 7/27/2026 11:50:00 PM to Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/28/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	6h 15m	1:25 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	7:40 PM	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 7/27/2026 1:25:00 PM to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m
FlixBus	6h 10m	10:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	5:00 AM	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 7/27/2026 10:50:00 PM to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m
FlixBus	7h 5m	10:05 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	5:10 PM	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 7/27/2026 10:05:00 AM to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Itabus	6h 30m	11:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	6:20 AM	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station		Premium Economy	$47	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 7/28/2026 11:50:00 PM to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	6h 30m	11:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	6:20 AM	Taranto	Porto Mercantile Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 PM to Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:20:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	7h 5m	10:05 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	5:10 PM	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 7/29/2026 10:05:00 AM to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	6h 10m	10:50 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	5:00 AM	Taranto	Cimino Bus Station	Economy	$89	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 7/29/2026 10:50:00 PM to Cimino Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $89 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Messina to Taranto via Cosenza, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  6h 45m
  
  0
  
  9:35 AM
  
  Messina
  Central Station
  
  1:20 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Premium Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 7/25/2026 9:35:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Cosenza (Italy) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:20:00 PM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
- Itabus
  
  2h 55m
  
  0
  
  1:25 PM
  
  Cosenza
  Piazza Sila Bus Stop
  
  4:20 PM
  
  Taranto
  Porto Mercantile Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza Sila Bus Stop, Cosenza (Italy) at 7/25/2026 1:25:00 PM to Porto Mercantile Bus Station, Taranto (Italy) arriving at 7/25/2026 4:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 55m
Travel time is 0h 35m longer, but you will save $8

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Messina to Taranto is $17 on 7/24/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Messina and Taranto

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

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Messina to Taranto. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Messina and Taranto.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 17 buses from Messina to Taranto, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Messina and Taranto, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Messina to Taranto

Compare all providers like Itabus and FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Messina to Taranto in one click! Book your bus ticket from Messina to Taranto starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	6h 10m
Earliest Bus	10:50 PM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	181.2 miles
Bus Companies	Itabus and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Messina to Taranto

Every day, 4 buses from 2 bus companies leave Messina for Taranto: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$48

Friday 07/24

$17

Saturday 07/25

$23

Sunday 07/26

$23

Monday 07/27

$45

Tuesday 07/28

$41

Wednesday 07/29

$46

Thursday 07/30

$48

Friday 07/31

$23

Saturday 08/01

$41

Sunday 08/02

$41

Monday 08/03

$75

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$59

Friday 08/07

$59

Saturday 08/08

$59

Sunday 08/09

$78

Monday 08/10

$58

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$59

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Messina to Taranto

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

With a price starting from $17, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Messina to Taranto. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $48.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Messina to Taranto, with $17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $45.

How to save money travelling from Messina to Taranto

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 Taranto 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 Taranto, 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 Taranto are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Messina and Taranto

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

Piazza della Repubblica

Piazza della Repubblica 25

Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop

SS114 Orientale Sicula Bus Stop

Viale Gazzi Bus Stop

SS114 Bus Stop

Bus Station

Via Benedetto Croce

Cimino Bus Station

Via Benedetto Croce

Porto Mercantile Bus Station

Via Cristoforo Colombo 435

Via Mascherpa Bus Stop

Via Luigi Mascherpa

Central Bus Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Messina to Taranto

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

FAQs about the Messina to Taranto bus

How much does a Messina Taranto bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 6h 45m to reach Taranto. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $89. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Taranto.

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

Every day, the Messina to Taranto bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Messina to Taranto is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $79. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Messina to Taranto?

The earliest bus arriving in Taranto from Messina starts at 10:50 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 Messina to Taranto?

The latest bus trip departing from Messina for Taranto starts at 11:50 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 Taranto route?

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

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

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

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 Taranto

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