- Must visit
Museo Regionale Interdisciplinare di Messina
Messina’s main museum preserves major Sicilian artworks, including masterpieces by Caravaggio and Antonello-linked treasures, essential for art lovers.
Cheapest price on Oct 08
$7
Average ticket price on Oct 08
$11
Fastest journey on Oct 08
1 h 15 m
Average journey duration on Oct 08
1 h 25 m
Buses on Oct 08
8
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania to Messina is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania to Messina will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
On Thu, Oct 08, we found 8 buses from Catania to Messina, including 8 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 08 the direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Thu, Oct 08 the slowest buses will take 1 h 39 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.










Buses from Catania to Messina run on average 108 times per day, taking around 1h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 102 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 108 |
Direct buses 102 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Cheapest Day Wed |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 35 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:11AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 02:33PM | Arrival Time 04:31PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 03:13PM | Arrival Time 05:01PM | Duration 1h48 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 07:34PM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 07:13PM | Arrival Time 09:03PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 08:34PM | Duration 1h19 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 09:49PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:18PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 08:26PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h39 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 10:49PM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Sais Regional | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:49PM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Messina buses for today, Wednesday, October 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:55 PM Catania | 1h39 | 7:34 PM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:10 PM Catania | 1h15 | 7:25 PM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:55 PM Catania | 1h39 | 8:34 PM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:13 PM Catania | 1h50 | 9:03 PM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Catania | 1h15 | 9:45 PM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:25 AM Catania | 1h25 | 9:50 AM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:11 AM Catania | 2h39 | 11:50 AM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Messina’s main museum preserves major Sicilian artworks, including masterpieces by Caravaggio and Antonello-linked treasures, essential for art lovers.
A church museum displaying liturgical art, silverwork, and historic objects tied to Messina Cathedral and the city’s religious heritage.
A small local gallery and exhibition space used for cultural displays, suitable for visitors seeking contemporary community art in Messina.
Messina’s main cathedral square is the city’s ceremonial heart, ideal for seeing the Duomo, fountain, and clock tower together.
This scenic viewpoint area beside Cristo Re offers one of the best panoramas over Messina, the harbor curve, and Calabria beyond.
This central piazza is dominated by Orion Fountain and elegant facades, making it one of the city’s most photogenic public spaces.
A layered baked pasta timbale with ragù, eggplant, cheese, and sometimes meatballs. A festive Sicilian classic closely tied to family Sunday meals.
A crisp fried rice ball, usually filled with ragù, peas, and cheese. A beloved Sicilian street food found in bars and bakeries across Messina.
Soft sweet brioche served with granita, especially for breakfast. In Messina it is a warm-weather ritual and a signature part of Sicilian café culture.
Refined Michelin-starred dining with creative Sicilian seafood and tasting menus in an elegant setting inside Hotel Messenion.
Historic pastry café famed for granita, brioche, gelato, and Sicilian breakfast classics. A traditional stop with a strong local reputation.
Well-known seafood restaurant serving swordfish, shellfish, and classic Sicilian fish dishes in a polished but welcoming atmosphere.
Moderate for Italy. Rooms and meals are often cheaper than in Rome or Milan, while local buses and ferries stay reasonably priced for tourists.
Service is often included or modest. Round up or leave €1-2 at cafes, 5-10% in restaurants for good service, and round up taxi fares.
The bus route from Catania to Messina is available every day thanks to the company Sais, which provides about 23 daily services from Monday to Friday, in particular half leave from the airport. In addition to the direct connection, lasting about one hour and 15 minutes, you can choose to arrive at Villa San Giovanni, about 8 km from the city of Catania, with the company Flixbus.
The direct bus journey from Catania to Messina is served by Sais Autolinee, which leaves from the city centre or airport. Flixbus provides ten daily trips to Villa San Giovanni, which is located 8 km from Messina, with a journey lasting two hours and 15 minutes.
The bus journey from Catania to Messina takes about one hour and 35 minutes with departure in the center, and one hour and 45 minutes in case of departure from the airport. The journey from Villa San Giovanni, offered by Flixbus, takes about two hours to two hours and 15 minutes.
All days from Monday to Friday there are 23 Sais buses leaving from Catania to Messina, except on Saturdays (13 departures) and Sundays when 8 buses leave, always from the same company: the runs depart approximately every 30 minutes from early morning until 10:00, then every hour until 14, and then every 30 minutes until about 20:45. On weekdays, 14 of these alternatives depart from the airport. The Flixbus offer for Villa San Giovanni offers travelers at least ten alternatives every day.
Autostazione Via D'Amico a Catania: the bus station is near the train station, in the center. A few hundred meters away is the subway and in Via della Libertà there is the Alibus stop that connects the city with the airport, from where there are also some bus services Sais.
Messine bus station: the Teminal Bus is located in Piazza della Repubblica, near the train station and the maritime station for Calabria. Nearby are available to travelers ticket offices, tobacconists, bars, restaurants, toilets, storage for luggage and waiting areas.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania to Messina 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Catania to Messina buses use the Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) to Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) station pair. Use this guide to compare Catania and Messina bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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