How to get from Naples to Messina
- 319 km as the crow flies
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus, Itabus
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We compared the ways to travel from Naples to Messina. The most useful door-to-door route takes 14h 45m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 319 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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319 km
Naples to Messina: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Naples → Rome Tiburtinabus
FlixBus·2h 30m - 2Rome Tiburtina → MessinabusFlixBus·9h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Naples to Messina
FlixBus, Itabus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 11:55 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus, Itabusbus | 3 | 11:55 | 23:45 |
All departures
- 11:55
- 22:35
- 23:45
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
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Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Naples to Messina works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Naples to Rome Tiburtina, about 2h 30m. Transfer in Rome Tiburtina and continue by FlixBus bus on to Messina (9h 30m). In total it's roughly €49 over 14h 45m, 1 transfer.
Naples to Messina: common questions
How long does it take to get from Naples to Messina?
The most useful route takes about 14h 45m by bus, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Naples to Messina?
The first bus with FlixBus, Itabus leaves at 11:55 and the last at 23:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Naples to Messina?
3 a day with FlixBus, Itabus, between 11:55 and 23:45.
How far is Messina from Naples?
About 319 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Naples to Messina cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €49. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Naples to Messina?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Naples to Messina?
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