Bursa to Messina by bus
Messina lies 1,184 km (736 mi) west of Bursa, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 21 h 29 min including stops, over roughly 1,444 km (897 mi) of road.
| Bursa | Messina | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Italy |
| Population | 3.1 million | 219,948 |
| Elevation | 155 m (509 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Clocks in Messina are 1 h behind Bursa right now, so a 21 h 29 min journey lands only 20 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Messina
Crossing from Turkey into Italy: money changes from the Lira 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 Bursa to Messina
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Staying in Messina
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Common questions
How far is Messina from Bursa?
1,184 km (736 mi) in a straight line, west of Bursa; by road roughly 1,444 km (897 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bursa to Messina by bus?
About 21 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bursa and Messina?
Messina is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Istanbul).
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.