Catania to Messina Bus

Q: What is the distance between Catania and Messina?

The distance between these two places is a total of 97 km.

Q: What is the average travel time between Catania and Messina?

The average travel time between the stations is 01:27 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Catania to Messina?

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €7.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Catania to Messina?

The average number of daily departures is 50. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Catania to Messina?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a bus change, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a bus change involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Catania to Messina?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How do I get from Catania to Messina by bus?

To travel from Catania to Messina by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Q: How can I find out which buses run between Catania to Messina?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the earliest and latest bus leave Catania?

The earliest is at 05:40 and the latest is at 22:10.

Q: Do I have to print my ticket for Catania to Messina?

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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Catania to Messina Route Summary

Catania to Messina bus is a popular way of traveling. There are up to 72 daily bus departures available. The earliest bus departs from Catania bus station at 05:40h, arriving at Messina bus station at 07:15h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:10h, arriving at 23:49h the same day.

Departure station and country Catania, Italy

Arrival station and country Messina, Italy

Travel Distance 97 km

Average Trip Duration 01h 27min

Total Departures 72

Popular Operators FlixBus, Sais Autolinee

Lowest Price €7

Transportation Options Bus

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Catania to Messina:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

09:00 Catania Central Bus Station

1h 35min

10:35 Messina Piazza della Repubblica

Sais Autolinee

from 9.24 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 13. Apr

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17:35 Catania Libertà Sella

1h 30min

19:05 Messina Piazza della Repubblica

Sais Autolinee

from 9.24 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 13. Apr

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09:25 Catania

1h 25min

10:50 Messina

FlixBus

from 7.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 11. May

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08:40 Catania

1h 20min

10:00 Messina

FlixBus

from 7.98 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 11. May

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20:50 Catania Via D'Amico Bus Station

1h 24min

22:14 Messina Main Train Station

Itabus

from 8.79 HRK

M-ticket Best offer on 13. Apr

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Getting from Catania and Messina by bus

The shortest travel distance between Catania and Messina is 97 km. The fastest bus which departs at 21:30 has a travel time of 01:15h. The longest travel time on the route is 01:39h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and toilet. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Bus companies operating the Catania to Messina route

There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

7.1 FlixBus

9.1 Sais Autolinee

6.5 Itabus

Departure and arrival stations

For more details about Catania or Messina bus stations, including general information, and other popular routes, you can check the links below.

Catania

You can see information about the departure station and stops Catania here

Messina

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Messina here

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €7 (One-Way) or €14 (Return).

Travel reviews for Catania to Messina bus

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Other popular destinations from Catania

If you're wondering what other destinations you can visit when traveling from Catania, below are some of the most popular routes that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

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Other popular destinations from Messina

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Messina, here is the list of the most popular travel routes that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Messina - Taormina

Messina - Catania (Airport)