Vienna to Messina by bus
Messina lies 1,116 km (693 mi) south of Vienna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 16 min including stops, over roughly 1,361 km (846 mi) of road.
| Vienna | Messina | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Austria | Italy |
| Population | 1.7 million | 219,948 |
| Elevation | 193 m (633 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
What changes when you arrive in Messina
Crossing from Austria into Italy: 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 Vienna to Messina
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Staying in Messina
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Common questions
How far is Messina from Vienna?
1,116 km (693 mi) in a straight line, south of Vienna; by road roughly 1,361 km (846 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vienna to Messina by bus?
About 20 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vienna and Messina?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.