The cheapest and fastest buses from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 54 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 6 buses that leave Catania Fontanarossa Airport for Messina Centrale on Tue, Nov 25, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Nov 25 the direct buses cover the 91 km distance in an average of 1 h 54 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
On Tue, Nov 25 the slowest buses will take 2 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

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Compare train and bus for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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€7 Average price Cheapest | €11 Average price |
2h 22m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:34PM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:50PM | Arrival Time 11:49PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Live departures
Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, November 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:15 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h45 | 9:00 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h15 | 9:50 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:00 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h05 | 3:05 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h00 | 7:05 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2126 | 6:55 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h39 | 8:34 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale
Buses from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale run on average 43 times per day, taking around 1h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 29 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:35, the last at 20:50. The fastest bus covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 43 |
Direct buses 29 |
Fastest bus 1h 39m |
First bus 06:35 |
Last bus 20:50 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale start from as low as $7 (€6) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $8 (€7) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 43 daily trains from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale with 29 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 1h 39m but the average duration is 1h 52m
Train Operators
- Travel from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale with Sais Regional, Infobus, Itabus, FlixBus, and BlaBlaCar
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Sais Regional.
Stations & Schedule
- First train typically departs at 06:35 AM and the last at 08:50 PM
Bus providers: Sais Regional, Infobus, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Interbus S.p.A., Sais Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Interbus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina CentraleYou can travel by bus between Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale with Sais Regional, Infobus, Itabus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Interbus S.p.A., Sais Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, Interbus for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
FAQs: Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Messina Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Sais Regional
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Designated seating areas.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Sais Regional
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
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- Sais Regional
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Sais Regional
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Sais Regional
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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