4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Catania to Messina
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
7
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 $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 7 buses that leave Catania for Messina on Mon, May 25, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 25 the direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Mon, May 25 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.
6:55 PM1h39Catania8:34 PMMessina$71One-way0 transfers- 5:55 PM1h39Catania7:34 PMMessina$81One-way0 transfers
- 7:50 PM1h59Catania9:49 PMMessina$81One-way0 transfers
5:40 PM1h30Catania7:10 PMMessina$101One-way0 transfers
2:33 PM1h58Catania4:31 PMMessina$101One-way0 transfers
- 5:40 PM1h30Catania7:10 PMMessina$101One-way0 transfers
- 9:55 PM1h30Catania11:25 PMMessina$181One-way0 transfers
- 6:55 PM1h39Catania8:34 PMMessina$71One-way0 transfers
- 9:10 PM1h39Catania10:49 PMMessina$211One-way0 transfers
- 5:55 PM1h39Catania7:34 PMMessina$81One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Catania to Messina
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catania to Messina among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 17m Average total duration 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Catania to Messina:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Catania to Messina costing on average $12 (€10).
Other travel options to Messina take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 47m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€7) compared to roughly $25 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16 (€13). The journey takes 1h 47m versus 1h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Sais Regional, FlixBus, Itabus, SAIS, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Interbus S.p.A., SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Catania to Messina Bus Timetables
| 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 $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 02:33PM | Arrival Time 04:31PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator SAIS | 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 | 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 $8 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 11:18PM | Duration 2h58 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
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 | 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 $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 11:25PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Live departures
Catania to Messina bus times
The table below shows live departures for Catania to Messina buses for today, Sunday, May 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:55 PM Catania | 1h39 | 7:34 PM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 6:55 PM Catania | 1h39 | 8:34 PM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 8:50 PM Catania | 1h59 | 10:49 PM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:10 PM Catania | 1h20 | 10:30 PM Messina | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Catania to Messina
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Buses from Catania to Messina run on average 153 times per day, taking around 1h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 151 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 15m.
Distance 54 miles (87 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 153 |
Direct buses 151 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Sais Regional, FlixBus, Itabus, SAIS, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Interbus S.p.A., SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro from Catania to MessinaYou can travel by bus between Catania to Messina with Sais Regional, FlixBus, Itabus, SAIS, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Interbus S.p.A., SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro 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
Buses from Catania to Messina
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.
Which bus companies operate the Catania Messina route?
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.
How long does the bus journey Catania - Messina take?
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.
How many buses are there from Catania to Messina?
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.
What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Catania to Messina?
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.
FAQs: Bus from Catania to Messina
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.
- Sais Regional
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Designated seating areas.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Messina Cathedral, a historic church known for its impressive Norman architecture and astronomical clock
- Bell Tower and Astronomical Clock, featuring intricate mechanical displays and a daily noon show
- Regional Museum of Messina, housing a collection of art and artifacts from the region's history
- Sanctuary of the Madonna di Montalto, offering panoramic views of the city and a peaceful atmosphere
- Fountain of Orion, a Renaissance fountain located in Piazza del Duomo, celebrated for its artistic sculptures.
- Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, a Norman-Arab style church with unique architectural features
- Piazza del Duomo, a central square offering vibrant local life and access to key landmarks
- Strait of Messina, a scenic waterway ideal for boat tours and enjoying panoramic views
- Explore the local markets for authentic Sicilian products and souvenirs
- Enjoy a leisurely walk along the Messina waterfront, taking in the sea breeze and local scenery.
- Sais Regional
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Sais Regional
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Sais Regional
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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