Bucharest to Messina by bus
Messina lies 1,120 km (696 mi) south-west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 21 min including stops, over roughly 1,367 km (849 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Messina | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Italy |
| Population | 1.9 million | 219,948 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Clocks in Messina are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 20 h 21 min journey lands only 19 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Messina
Crossing from Romania into Italy: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book buses from Bucharest to Messina
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Staying in Messina
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Common questions
How far is Messina from Bucharest?
1,120 km (696 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,367 km (849 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Messina by bus?
About 20 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Messina?
Messina is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Messina?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.