Tours and day trips
Sightseeing by coach in and around Messina and Sicily, with day trips to Reggio Calabria.
Charter coach rental in Messina
Charter coaches with professional drivers in Messina, Sicily, Italy.
Coach hire with driver in Messina
From a single coach transfer in Messina to a week-long bus tour across Italy, we arrange charter coaches with drivers and handle the planning by email.
Popular coach day trips from Messina: Reggio Calabria (≈15 km), Giardini-Naxos (≈50 km), Lipari (≈60 km) and Acireale (≈75 km).
Cruise shore excursion bus in Messina
Cruise lines call at Messina, and groups who prefer their own programme hire a private bus for the day. Tell us the ship, the arrival and all-aboard times and the passenger count; we quote a shore excursion coach or minibus from the cruise port. We also handle Messina cruise port transfers to and from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) and Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) for embarkation and disembarkation days.
Coach hire in Messina for
Events and conferences
Shuttle coaches between hotels and venues in Messina, timed to your agenda.
Airport groups
Coach transfers from Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) for large arrivals and departures.
Multi-day bus tours
Round trips from Messina through Italy and across borders, with one point of contact.
Which bus is right for your group?
| Vehicle | Seats (approx.) | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Minibus / passenger van | about 8–19 | small groups, families, VIP and business travel, airport runs |
| Midi coach | about 20–35 | mid-size groups, school classes, wedding guests |
| Full-size coach | about 45–57 | large groups, tours, conferences, events |
| Several buses | 100+ | congresses, festivals, big shuttles |
More bus services in Messina
Coach hire near Messina
- Coach hire in Reggio Calabria ≈15 km
- Coach hire in Giardini-Naxos ≈50 km
- Coach hire in Lipari ≈60 km
- Coach hire in Acireale ≈75 km
- Coach hire in Catania ≈90 km
- Coach hire in Paternò ≈90 km
- Coach hire in Lamezia Terme ≈110 km
- Coach hire in Catanzaro ≈120 km
Distances are approximate straight-line distances. All coach hire pages in Italy · Coach hire in Sicily.
Frequently asked questions
How many passengers fit in a coach in Messina?
A full-size coach typically seats about 45 to 57 passengers and a midi coach about 25 to 35 (approximate).
Can we take the coach on a day trip from Messina?
Yes. Coach day trips from Messina to Reggio Calabria, Giardini-Naxos and Lipari are easy to arrange.
Do you run shore excursion coaches from the Messina cruise port?
Yes. Send the ship, arrival and all-aboard times, and the passenger count — we quote a shore excursion coach with driver from the cruise terminal.
Is the driver included in coach hire?
Yes. Coaches always come with a professional driver; driving-time rules are respected in the planning.
Breakdown? Stranded group?
Emergency replacement bus near Messina.
If your coach or bus breaks down in or near Messina, contact us, weekends included. Tell us where the group is, how many passengers there are and where they need to go, and we will search for an available coach and driver in the area.
Tell us where.
We'll bring the bus.
Group size, dates, route. We reply with a quote by email.
Prefer email? Write to transport@kweili.com.