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Messina to Catania Bus Schedule
Bus from Messina to Catania: Journey Information
There are 535 intercity buses per day from Messina to Catania. Traveling by bus from Messina to Catania usually takes around one hour and 48 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 | $6.32 |
| Trips per day | 497 |
| Most frequent service | Sais Regional |
| Bus lines | 3 |
Buses from Messina to Catania
See more detailsWhat bus companies travel from Messina to Catania?
There are 3 bus lines from Messina to Catania available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 525 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 38m | $9.73 |
| Itabus | 2 | 1h 33m | $14.31 |
| Sais Regional | 525 | 1h 49m | $9.71 |
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 Messina to Catania, and usually makes the trip in about 1 hours and 38 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 Messina to Catania from $10. There are 525 trips per day offered by Sais Regional from Messina to Catania and you can expect on average to pay for a Sais Regional ticket to Catania. In Messina, Sais Regional departs to Catania from Terminal Traghetti Di Tremestieri and 4 other stations. In Catania, Sais Regional arrives at Catania Fontanarossa Airport Dept Terminal and 11 other stations.
An average trip on Sais Regional from Messina to Catania takes 1 hours and 49 minutes , while the fastest available Sais Regional trip will get you to Catania in 1 hours and 10 minutes .
On weekends, Sais Regional offers 395 trips per day. A one way ticket costs for a weekend trip to Catania.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Messina to Catania
The bus takes an average of one hour and 48 minutes to cover the 54 miles from Messina to Catania. 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.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your bus travel for the beginning of the week.
The first bus leaves at 4:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Messina to Catania, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Messina?
Main departure station: Terminal Traghetti Di Tremestieri
Buses to Catania leave from 6 stations in Messina.
All bus stations in Messina:
Terminal Traghetti Di Tremestieri
Piazza della Repubblica 14
Messina SS114 Via La Farina
Viale Gazzi 24
Messina Viale Boccetta
Piazza della Repubblica (Stazione)
Where does the bus arrive in Catania?
Main arrival station: Catania Fontanarossa Airport Dept Terminal
Buses arrive in Catania at 14 stations, depending on which bus line you are traveling with.
All bus stations in Catania:
Catania Fontanarossa Airport Dept Terminal
Catania CBS
Catania Viale Della Libertà
Viale Raffaello Sanzio 60
Catania Piazza Paolo Borsellino
Via S. Giuseppe Alla Rena, 86
Piazza Martiri Della Libertà
Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena 88
Catania Via Domenico Tempio
Via D'Amico 195
Fontanarossa Airport
Catania Via Domenico Tempio Bus Stop
Catania Zona Industriale Strada 18
8a Strada
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