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Catania to Messina Bus Schedule
Bus from Catania to Messina: Journey Information
There are 145 intercity buses per day from Catania to Messina. Traveling by bus from Catania to Messina usually takes around one hour and 45 minutes, but the fastest Flibco bus can make the trip in just one hour,
| Distance | 54 mi (87 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 0m |
| Cheapest price | DKK 44.77 |
| Trips per day | 138 |
| Most frequent service | Sais Regional |
| Bus lines | 4 |
What bus companies travel from Catania to Messina?
There are 4 bus lines from Catania to Messina available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 717 daily trips, Sais Regional usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flibco | 2 | 1h 8m | DKK 164.62 |
| FlixBus | 14 | 1h 43m | DKK 84.02 |
| Itabus | 4 | 1h 36m | DKK 49.18 |
| Sais Regional | 717 | 1h 46m | DKK 62.92 |
Book Flibco from Catania to Messina from DKK 164. There are 2 Flibco schedules from Catania to Messina and you can expect on average to pay for a Flibco ticket to Messina. In Catania, Flibco departs to Messina from Catania Airport (CTA) - Fontanarossa and no other station. In Messina, Flibco arrives at Terminal Traghetti Di Tremestieri and 1 other station.
An average trip on Flibco from Catania to Messina takes 1 hours and 8 minutes , while the fastest available Flibco trip will get you to Messina in 1 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Flibco offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Messina.
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 14 trips from Catania to Messina, and usually makes the trip in about 1 hours and 43 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Itabus is an Italian bus company servicing the whole peninsula, including major tourist hotspots like Rome, Trieste, and Catania. The company has both single and double-decker buses with clean, comfortable seats, complimentary WiFi, power outlets, restrooms, and air conditioning. Upgrade to a premium ticket for even larger seats and extendable armchairs.
Book Sais Regional from Catania to Messina from DKK 63. There are 717 Sais Regional schedules from Catania to Messina and you can expect on average to pay for a Sais Regional ticket to Messina. In Catania, Sais Regional departs to Messina from Catania CBS and 11 other stations. In Messina, Sais Regional arrives at Terminal Traghetti Di Tremestieri and 5 other stations.
An average trip on Sais Regional from Catania to Messina takes 1 hours and 46 minutes , while the fastest available Sais Regional trip will get you to Messina in 1 hours and 0 minutes .
On weekends, Sais Regional offers 566 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Messina.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Catania to Messina
The bus takes an average of one hour and 45 minutes to cover the 87 kilometers from Catania to Messina. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short bus trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Tuesday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Tuesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 5:00am and the last bus leaves at 11:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Catania to Messina, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Catania?
Main departure station: Fontanarossa Airport
Buses to Messina leave from 15 stations in Catania.
All bus stations in Catania:
Fontanarossa Airport
Catania CBS
Viale Della Libertà 182
Viale Raffaello Sanzio, 163
Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena 88
Piazza Martiri Della Libertà
Catania Via Domenico Tempio Bus Stop
Via D'Amico 195
Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino
Catania Via Domenico Tempio
Via S. Giuseppe Alla Rena, 86
Catania Zona Industriale Strada 18
8a Strada
Catania Airport (CTA) - Fontanarossa
Catania Airport Bus Terminal
Where does the bus arrive in Messina?
Main arrival station: Terminal Traghetti Di Tremestieri
Buses arrive in Messina at 7 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
Bus stations in Messina:
Terminal Traghetti Di Tremestieri
Piazza della Repubblica 14
Via Giuseppe La Farina 206
Messina Via La Farina 209
Stadio Celeste
Piazza della Repubblica (Stazione)
Viale Boccetta 343
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