How to get from Messina to Florence
- 718 km as the crow flies
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We compared the ways to travel from Messina to Florence. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 50m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 718 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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718 km
Messina to Florence: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Messina → Rome Tiburtinabus
FlixBus·9h 20m - 2Rome Tiburtina → FlorencebusFlixBus·3h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
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Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Messina to Florence works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Messina to Rome Tiburtina, about 9h 20m. Transfer in Rome Tiburtina and continue by FlixBus bus on to Florence (3h 10m). In total it's roughly €51 over 12h 50m, 1 transfer.
Messina to Florence: common questions
How long does it take to get from Messina to Florence?
The most useful route takes about 12h 50m by bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a bus from Messina to Florence?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Florence from Messina?
About 718 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Messina to Florence cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €51. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Messina to Florence?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to Florence?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026