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Journey Information
There are 391 intercity buses per day from Catania to Messina. Traveling by bus from Catania to Messina usually takes around one hour and 35 minutes, but the fastest Sais Regional bus can make the trip in just one hour and 10 minutes.
| Distance | 54 mi (87 km) |
| Shortest duration | 1h 10m |
| Cheapest price | €4.95 |
| Trips per day | 390 |
| Most frequent service | Sais Regional |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Buses from Catania to Messina
See more detailsWhat bus companies travel from Catania to Messina?
There are 3 bus lines from Catania to Messina available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 538 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 10 | 1h 58m | €10.33 |
| Itabus | 3 | 1h 36m | €8.60 |
| Sais Regional | 538 | 1h 35m | €8.39 |
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 10 trips from Catania to Messina, and usually makes the trip in about 1 hours and 58 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 €8. There are 538 trips per day offered by Sais Regional 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 Fontanarossa Airport and 7 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 35 minutes , while the fastest available Sais Regional trip will get you to Messina in 1 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, Sais Regional offers 431 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Messina.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of one hour and 35 minutes to cover the 87 kilometers from Catania to Messina. However, the fastest bus only takes an hour and 10 minutes. 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.
Friday is the busiest travel day for buses as people head from Catania to Messina for the weekend. If you are planning to travel on a Friday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Sunday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you are looking for less crowded buses to Messina, book your ticket for the last day of the week.
The first bus leaves at 05:00 and the last bus leaves at 23:00. 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 9 stations in Catania.
All bus stations in Catania:
Fontanarossa Airport
Viale Raffaello Sanzio, 163
Viale Della Libertà 182
Catania CBS
Piazza Martiri Della Libertà
Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena 88
Via D'Amico 195
8a Strada
Catania Zona Industriale Strada 18
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
Messina Via La Farina 209
Via Giuseppe La Farina 206
Stadio Celeste
Piazza della Repubblica (Stazione)
Viale Boccetta 343
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