What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to Catania?

The cheapest way to travel from Messina to Catania is a bus with an average price of $7 (€6). This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Catania: A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Catania costing on average $11 (€9).

What is the fastest way from Messina to Catania?

The fastest way to travel from Messina to Catania is by train with an average journey time of 1h 23m. Other travel options to Catania take longer: Bus takes on average 1h 15m.

Should I drive or take the bus?

Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect. Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $25 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $18 (€14). The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 18m 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, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Flibco, 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.

Are there accessibility options when taking a bus from Messina to Catania?

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Messina to Catania: Sais Regional Assistance Priority boarding Designated seating areas. FlixBus Assistance Priority boarding Wheelchair-accessible buses. Itabus Assistance Dedicated seating areas Accessible restrooms.

What are the best sights in Catania?

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Catania are: Piazza del Duomo, the central square featuring the iconic Elephant Fountain and the Cathedral of Sant'Agata Teatro Massimo Bellini, an opera house renowned for its stunning architecture and rich cultural performances Castello Ursino, a 13th-century castle housing the Civic Museum with historical artifacts and art Via Etnea, the main shopping street offering a vibrant mix of shops, cafes, and views of Mount Etna Monastero dei Benedettini, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its impressive Baroque architecture and historical significance.

What are the best things to do in Catania?

The best things to do in Catania include: Mount Etna, explore Europe's most active volcano with guided tours and hiking trails La Pescheria, experience the vibrant daily fish market offering fresh seafood and local delicacies Giardino Bellini, relax in Catania's oldest urban park with beautiful gardens and scenic views Aci Castello, visit the picturesque coastal town with a medieval castle overlooking the sea Catania's Street Food Tour, savor local flavors and traditional Sicilian dishes on a guided culinary adventure.

Can I cancel my bus ticket from Messina to Catania?

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Messina to Catania depends on the bus companies: 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.

Is luggage included in the bus ticket price from Messina to Catania?

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Messina to Catania: 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.

Can I book additional luggage for the bus from Messina to Catania?

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Messina to Catania: Sais Regional Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee. FlixBus Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee. Itabus 5€ per additional bag.

Can I bring my pet on board the bus from Messina to Catania?

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Messina to Catania. The following conditions apply: 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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The cheapest and fastest buses from Messina to Catania

Showing times and prices for May 02

Cheapest price

$11

Average price

$11

Fastest journey

1 h 5 m

Average duration

1 h 9 m

Buses per day

148

Distance

87 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Messina to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Messina to Catania will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.

Fast buses

Of the 148 buses that leave Messina for Catania on Sat, May 02, 136 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, May 02 the direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .

On Sat, May 02 the slowest buses will take 1 h 11 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.

2125
5:46 AM1h39
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
7:25 AMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)
$111One-way
0 transfers
4411
6:51 AM1h59
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
8:50 AMCatania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)
$111One-way
0 transfers
2125
5:46 AM1h19
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
7:05 AMCatania, Via D'Amico
$111One-way
0 transfers
4411
6:51 AM1h39
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
8:30 AMCatania, Via D'Amico
$111One-way
0 transfers
8878
5:15 PM1h50
Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)
7:05 PMCatania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)
$111One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Messina to Catania

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Messina to Catania 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 36m. 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
$10 Average price Cheapest	$12 Average price
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions	0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest
Most popular bus company	Most popular train company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Messina to Catania Bus Timetables

Operator	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration	Departure days	Cheapest price
Operator Flibco	Departure Time 03:30AM	Arrival Time 04:50AM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $29
Operator Flibco	Departure Time 03:45AM	Arrival Time 04:50AM	Duration 1h05	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $29
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 04:15AM	Arrival Time 05:40AM	Duration 1h25	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 04:20AM	Arrival Time 05:40AM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 04:30AM	Arrival Time 05:40AM	Duration 1h10	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 05:00AM	Arrival Time 06:47AM	Duration 1h47	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 05:04AM	Arrival Time 06:47AM	Duration 1h43	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 05:06AM	Arrival Time 06:47AM	Duration 1h41	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 05:15AM	Arrival Time 06:47AM	Duration 1h32	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator Itabus	Departure Time 05:46AM	Arrival Time 07:25AM	Duration 1h39	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $8
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 05:50AM	Arrival Time 07:15AM	Duration 1h25	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 05:55AM	Arrival Time 07:15AM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 06:00AM	Arrival Time 12:36PM	Duration 6h36	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 06:04AM	Arrival Time 07:47AM	Duration 1h43	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 06:05AM	Arrival Time 07:15AM	Duration 1h10	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 06:06AM	Arrival Time 12:36PM	Duration 6h30	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 06:15AM	Arrival Time 07:50AM	Duration 1h35	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator FlixBus	Departure Time 06:25AM	Arrival Time 07:55AM	Duration 1h30	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $8
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 06:30AM	Arrival Time 08:17AM	Duration 1h47	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 06:34AM	Arrival Time 08:17AM	Duration 1h43	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator FlixBus	Departure Time 06:35AM	Arrival Time 07:55AM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $8
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 06:36AM	Arrival Time 08:17AM	Duration 1h41	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 06:45AM	Arrival Time 08:20AM	Duration 1h35	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator Itabus	Departure Time 06:51AM	Arrival Time 08:50AM	Duration 1h59	Departure days Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $9
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 07:00AM	Arrival Time 08:50AM	Duration 1h50	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 07:04AM	Arrival Time 08:50AM	Duration 1h46	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 07:06AM	Arrival Time 12:36PM	Duration 5h30	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 07:15AM	Arrival Time 08:50AM	Duration 1h35	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 07:30AM	Arrival Time 09:17AM	Duration 1h47	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 07:34AM	Arrival Time 09:17AM	Duration 1h43	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 07:36AM	Arrival Time 09:20AM	Duration 1h44	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 07:45AM	Arrival Time 09:17AM	Duration 1h32	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 08:00AM	Arrival Time 09:50AM	Duration 1h50	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 08:04AM	Arrival Time 09:47AM	Duration 1h43	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 08:06AM	Arrival Time 09:50AM	Duration 1h44	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 08:15AM	Arrival Time 09:47AM	Duration 1h32	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 08:30AM	Arrival Time 09:55AM	Duration 1h25	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 08:35AM	Arrival Time 09:56AM	Duration 1h21	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 08:45AM	Arrival Time 09:55AM	Duration 1h10	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 09:00AM	Arrival Time 10:47AM	Duration 1h47	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 09:04AM	Arrival Time 10:50AM	Duration 1h46	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 09:06AM	Arrival Time 10:47AM	Duration 1h41	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 09:15AM	Arrival Time 10:50AM	Duration 1h35	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 09:30AM	Arrival Time 10:55AM	Duration 1h25	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 09:35AM	Arrival Time 10:55AM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 09:45AM	Arrival Time 10:55AM	Duration 1h10	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 10:00AM	Arrival Time 11:50AM	Duration 1h50	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 10:04AM	Arrival Time 11:47AM	Duration 1h43	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 10:06AM	Arrival Time 11:50AM	Duration 1h44	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 10:15AM	Arrival Time 11:47AM	Duration 1h32	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator BlaBlaCar	Departure Time 10:40AM	Arrival Time 12:00PM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Thu	Cheapest price $13
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 11:00AM	Arrival Time 12:50PM	Duration 1h50	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 11:04AM	Arrival Time 12:50PM	Duration 1h46	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 11:06AM	Arrival Time 12:47PM	Duration 1h41	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 11:15AM	Arrival Time 12:47PM	Duration 1h32	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator FlixBus	Departure Time 11:15AM	Arrival Time 12:35PM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $9
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 11:30AM	Arrival Time 12:56PM	Duration 1h26	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 11:35AM	Arrival Time 12:55PM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 11:45AM	Arrival Time 12:56PM	Duration 1h11	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 12:15PM	Arrival Time 02:02PM	Duration 1h47	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $12
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 12:19PM	Arrival Time 02:05PM	Duration 1h46	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $12
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 12:21PM	Arrival Time 02:02PM	Duration 1h41	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $12
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 12:30PM	Arrival Time 02:05PM	Duration 1h35	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $12
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 01:00PM	Arrival Time 02:50PM	Duration 1h50	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 01:04PM	Arrival Time 02:47PM	Duration 1h43	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 01:06PM	Arrival Time 02:50PM	Duration 1h44	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 01:15PM	Arrival Time 02:40PM	Duration 1h25	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 01:20PM	Arrival Time 02:40PM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 01:30PM	Arrival Time 02:40PM	Duration 1h10	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 01:34PM	Arrival Time 03:17PM	Duration 1h43	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 01:36PM	Arrival Time 03:17PM	Duration 1h41	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 01:45PM	Arrival Time 07:21PM	Duration 5h36	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 02:00PM	Arrival Time 03:47PM	Duration 1h47	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat	Cheapest price $11
Operator FlixBus	Departure Time 02:00PM	Arrival Time 03:20PM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $9
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 02:04PM	Arrival Time 07:21PM	Duration 5h17	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 02:06PM	Arrival Time 03:47PM	Duration 1h41	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 02:15PM	Arrival Time 07:21PM	Duration 5h06	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 02:30PM	Arrival Time 03:55PM	Duration 1h25	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 02:35PM	Arrival Time 03:55PM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 02:45PM	Arrival Time 03:55PM	Duration 1h10	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 03:00PM	Arrival Time 04:47PM	Duration 1h47	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 03:04PM	Arrival Time 04:50PM	Duration 1h46	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 03:06PM	Arrival Time 04:50PM	Duration 1h44	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 03:15PM	Arrival Time 04:50PM	Duration 1h35	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 03:30PM	Arrival Time 04:55PM	Duration 1h25	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 03:35PM	Arrival Time 04:55PM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 03:45PM	Arrival Time 04:55PM	Duration 1h10	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 04:00PM	Arrival Time 05:47PM	Duration 1h47	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 04:04PM	Arrival Time 05:47PM	Duration 1h43	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 04:06PM	Arrival Time 05:47PM	Duration 1h41	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 04:15PM	Arrival Time 05:47PM	Duration 1h32	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator BlaBlaCar	Departure Time 04:30PM	Arrival Time 05:40PM	Duration 1h10	Departure days Wed	Cheapest price $10
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 04:30PM	Arrival Time 06:20PM	Duration 1h50	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 04:34PM	Arrival Time 06:20PM	Duration 1h46	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	Cheapest price $10
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 04:36PM	Arrival Time 06:20PM	Duration 1h44	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	Cheapest price $10
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 04:45PM	Arrival Time 06:17PM	Duration 1h32	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun	Cheapest price $10
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 05:15PM	Arrival Time 07:05PM	Duration 1h50	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $10
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 05:19PM	Arrival Time 07:05PM	Duration 1h46	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $10
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 05:21PM	Arrival Time 07:02PM	Duration 1h41	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $10
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 05:30PM	Arrival Time 07:05PM	Duration 1h35	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $10
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 05:45PM	Arrival Time 07:11PM	Duration 1h26	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 05:50PM	Arrival Time 07:11PM	Duration 1h21	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 06:00PM	Arrival Time 07:10PM	Duration 1h10	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator FlixBus	Departure Time 06:00PM	Arrival Time 07:20PM	Duration 1h20	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $9
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 06:15PM	Arrival Time 08:02PM	Duration 1h47	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $10
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 06:19PM	Arrival Time 08:05PM	Duration 1h46	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $10
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 06:21PM	Arrival Time 08:02PM	Duration 1h41	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $10
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 06:30PM	Arrival Time 08:02PM	Duration 1h32	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $10
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 07:15PM	Arrival Time 09:05PM	Duration 1h50	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $10
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 07:19PM	Arrival Time 09:05PM	Duration 1h46	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $10
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 07:21PM	Arrival Time 09:02PM	Duration 1h41	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $10
Operator BlaBlaCar	Departure Time 07:30PM	Arrival Time 08:40PM	Duration 1h10	Departure days Wed	Cheapest price $5
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 07:30PM	Arrival Time 09:02PM	Duration 1h32	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $10
Operator FlixBus	Departure Time 07:55PM	Arrival Time 09:10PM	Duration 1h15	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun	Cheapest price $9
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 08:15PM	Arrival Time 10:02PM	Duration 1h47	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 08:19PM	Arrival Time 10:05PM	Duration 1h46	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 08:21PM	Arrival Time 10:02PM	Duration 1h41	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator SAIS	Departure Time 08:30PM	Arrival Time 10:05PM	Duration 1h35	Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu	Cheapest price $11
Operator BlaBlaCar	Departure Time 11:00PM	Arrival Time 12:10AM	Duration 1h10	Departure days Sun	Cheapest price $13

Live departures

Messina to Catania bus times

The table below shows live departures for Messina to Catania buses for today, Friday, May 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.

Last updated at

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
aggiunta 35	4:34 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h46	6:20 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 35	4:34 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h43	6:17 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 35	4:36 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h44	6:20 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 35	4:36 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h41	6:17 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 35	4:45 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h32	6:17 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 35	4:45 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h35	6:20 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
ADEG-4	5:15 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h50	7:05 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
ADEG-4	5:15 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h47	7:02 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
ADEG-4	5:19 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h46	7:05 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
ADEG-4	5:19 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h43	7:02 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
ADEG-4	5:21 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h41	7:02 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
ADEG-4	5:21 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h44	7:05 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
ADEG-4	5:30 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h35	7:05 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
ADEG-4	5:30 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h32	7:02 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	6:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h20	7:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico	0 transfersDirect
8879	6:15 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h47	8:02 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
8879	6:15 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h50	8:05 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8879	6:19 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h46	8:05 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8879	6:19 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h43	8:02 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
8879	6:21 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h41	8:02 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
8879	6:21 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h44	8:05 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8879	6:30 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h32	8:02 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
8879	6:30 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h35	8:05 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
adeguamento 1	7:15 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h50	9:05 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
adeguamento 1	7:15 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h47	9:02 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
adeguamento 1	7:19 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h46	9:05 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
adeguamento 1	7:19 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h43	9:02 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
adeguamento 1	7:21 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h41	9:02 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
adeguamento 1	7:21 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h44	9:05 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
adeguamento 1	7:30 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h32	9:02 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
adeguamento 1	7:30 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h35	9:05 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	7:55 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h15	9:10 PM Catania, Via D'Amico	0 transfersDirect
Saturday, May 2
Flibco	3:30 AM Messina, Viale Boccetta / Via Santa Chiara	1h20	4:50 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)	0 transfersDirect
Flibco	3:45 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h05	4:50 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-178	4:15 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h25	5:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-178	4:20 AM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata)	1h20	5:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-178	4:30 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h10	5:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
2125	5:46 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h39	7:25 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)	0 transfersDirect
2125	5:46 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h19	7:05 AM Catania, Via D'Amico	0 transfersDirect
2479 · 8895 · aggiunta 12	6:00 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	4h51	10:51 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	2 transfers
2479	6:00 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h50	7:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
2479	6:00 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h47	7:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
2479	6:04 AM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h43	7:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
2479	6:04 AM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h46	7:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
2479 · 8895 · aggiunta 12	6:04 AM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	4h47	10:51 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	2 transfers
2479	6:06 AM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h44	7:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
2479	6:06 AM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h41	7:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
2479 · 8895 · aggiunta 12	6:06 AM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	4h45	10:51 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	2 transfers
2479	6:15 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h35	7:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
2479 · 8895 · aggiunta 12	6:15 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	4h36	10:51 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	2 transfers
2479	6:15 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h32	7:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	6:25 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h30	7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	6:35 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h20	7:55 AM Catania, Via D'Amico	0 transfersDirect
4411	6:51 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h59	8:50 AM Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta)	0 transfersDirect
4411	6:51 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h39	8:30 AM Catania, Via D'Amico	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 17	7:00 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h50	8:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 17	7:00 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h47	8:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 17	7:04 AM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h46	8:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 17	7:04 AM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h43	8:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 17	7:06 AM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h44	8:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 17	7:06 AM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h41	8:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 17	7:15 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h35	8:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 17	7:15 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h32	8:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-126	7:30 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h47	9:17 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-126	7:30 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h50	9:20 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-126	7:34 AM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h43	9:17 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-126	7:34 AM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h46	9:20 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-126	7:36 AM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h44	9:20 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-126	7:36 AM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h41	9:17 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-126	7:45 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h32	9:17 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-126	7:45 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h35	9:20 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8867	8:00 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h47	9:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
8867	8:00 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h50	9:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8867	8:04 AM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h43	9:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
8867	8:04 AM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h46	9:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8867	8:06 AM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h44	9:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8867	8:06 AM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h41	9:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
8867	8:15 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h35	9:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8867	8:15 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h32	9:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
8880	9:00 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h47	10:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
8880	9:00 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h50	10:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8880	9:04 AM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h46	10:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8880	9:04 AM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h43	10:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
8880	9:06 AM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h41	10:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
8880	9:06 AM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h44	10:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8880	9:15 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h35	10:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8880	9:15 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h32	10:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-183	9:30 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h25	10:55 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-183	9:30 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h26	10:56 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-183	9:35 AM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata)	1h21	10:56 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-183	9:35 AM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata)	1h20	10:55 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-183	9:45 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h11	10:56 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-183	9:45 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h10	10:55 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 19	10:00 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h50	11:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 19	10:00 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h47	11:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 19	10:04 AM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h43	11:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 19	10:04 AM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h46	11:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 19	10:06 AM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h44	11:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 19	10:06 AM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h41	11:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 19	10:15 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h32	11:47 AM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 19	10:15 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h35	11:50 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8873	11:00 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h47	12:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
8873	11:00 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h50	12:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8873	11:04 AM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h46	12:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8873	11:04 AM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h43	12:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
8873	11:06 AM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h44	12:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8873	11:06 AM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h41	12:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	11:15 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h20	12:35 PM Catania, Via D'Amico	0 transfersDirect
8873	11:15 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h35	12:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8873	11:15 AM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h32	12:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
8876	1:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h47	2:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
8876 · 8899 · 8946	1:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	6h21	7:21 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	2 transfers
8876	1:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h50	2:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8876 · 8899 · 8946	1:04 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	6h17	7:21 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	2 transfers
8876	1:04 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h43	2:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
8876	1:04 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h46	2:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8876	1:06 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h44	2:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8876	1:06 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h41	2:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
8876 · 8899 · 8946	1:06 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	6h15	7:21 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	2 transfers
8876 · 8899 · 8946	1:15 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	6h06	7:21 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	2 transfers
8876	1:15 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h35	2:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
8876	1:15 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h32	2:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 24	2:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h47	3:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
FlixBus	2:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h20	3:20 PM Catania, Via D'Amico	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 24	2:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h50	3:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 24 · 8899 · 8946	2:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	5h21	7:21 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	2 transfers
aggiunta 24 · 8899 · 8946	2:04 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	5h17	7:21 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	2 transfers
aggiunta 24	2:04 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h46	3:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 24	2:04 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h43	3:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 24	2:06 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h41	3:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 24	2:06 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h44	3:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 24 · 8899 · 8946	2:06 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	5h15	7:21 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	2 transfers
aggiunta 24 · 8899 · 8946	2:15 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	5h06	7:21 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	2 transfers
aggiunta 24	2:15 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h35	3:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 24	2:15 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h32	3:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 26	3:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h47	4:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 26	3:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h50	4:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 26	3:04 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h46	4:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 26	3:04 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h43	4:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 26	3:06 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h44	4:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 26	3:06 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h41	4:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 26	3:15 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h35	4:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
aggiunta 26	3:15 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h32	4:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-184	3:30 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h25	4:55 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-184	3:35 PM Messina, Viale Boccetta (Chiesa di San Francesco all'Immacolata)	1h20	4:55 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-184	3:45 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h10	4:55 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-140	4:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h47	5:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-140	4:00 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)	1h50	5:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-140	4:04 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h46	5:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-140	4:04 PM Messina, Via Giuseppe La Farina / Via Lombardia	1h43	5:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-140	4:06 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h41	5:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-140	4:06 PM Messina, Viale Gazzi (Stadio Celeste)	1h44	5:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-140	4:15 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h32	5:47 PM Catania, Via San Giuseppe Alla Rena (La Rena Est)	0 transfersDirect
AGG-140	4:15 PM Messina, Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri / Largo Alfio Ragazzi	1h35	5:50 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Messina to Catania

Italy

Buses from Messina to Catania run on average 129 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.

There are 122 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:09, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 54 miles (87 km) distance in 1h 15m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

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Distance

54 miles (87 km)

Average bus duration

1h 44m

Cheapest ticket price

$7 (€6)

Buses per day

129

Direct buses

122

Fastest bus

1h 15m

First bus

3:09 AM

Last bus

11:55 PM

Cheapest Month

May

Cheapest Day

Sun

High Season

Apr - Jun

Low Season

Jan - Mar

Busiest Day

Tue

Least Busy Day

Sat

Best time to book

49 days

Price information

Bus providers: Sais Regional, FlixBus, Itabus, SAIS, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Flibco, Interbus S.p.A., SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro from Messina to CataniaYou can travel by bus between Messina to Catania with Sais Regional, FlixBus, Itabus, SAIS, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Flibco, 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

FlixBus

About

FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 15m

Cheapest Price

$7 (€6)

FlixBus frequency

5 a day

Luggage included

One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).

Additional luggage

Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Cancellation Policy

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.

Amenities on board the bus

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Seat reservation

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.

Bikes

Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.

Pets

Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

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Itabus

About

Itabus is a leading bus company in Italy, providing reliable and comfortable transportation services to its customers. Itabus operates a fleet of modern buses, ranging from luxury coaches to standard buses, all equipped with air conditioning, comfortable seating, and onboard entertainment.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 24m

Cheapest Price

$7 (€6)

Itabus frequency

6 a day

Luggage included

One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.

Additional luggage

5€ per additional bag.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.

Amenities on board the bus

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Seat reservation

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Assistance; Dedicated seating areas; Accessible restrooms.

Bikes

Bikes are allowed.

Pets

Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.

Learn more about Itabus

Infobus

About

Infobus is an international IT company that operates as an online service for finding and purchasing bus, train, and plane tickets, rather than being a bus company itself. Established in 2002, Infobus acts as an intermediary between passengers and various transport carriers, particularly helping smaller bus companies offer online booking services. They utilize their own "BusSystem" to manage routes and ticket sales globally. Infobus covers over 30 countries and 300 cities, offering a wide range of routes and daily departures. While amenities can vary by carrier, Infobus aims to provide affordable and convenient travel with features like online booking, 24/7 support, and prompt notifications.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Infobus frequency

169 a day

Luggage included

One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).

Additional luggage

10€ per additional bag.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.

Amenities on board the bus

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Seat reservation

Toilets

USB plugs

Accessibility

Assistance; Priority seating; Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.

Bikes

Bikes are allowed; may require prior reservation and an additional fee.

Pets

Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets may require a separate ticket.

Learn more about Infobus

Interbus S.p.A.

About

Interbus S.p.A. is an Italian bus company founded in Enna in 1926, initially connecting the city to its railway station and later expanding across Sicily. It is a major transportation provider in Sicily, connecting cities like Catania, Palermo, and Syracuse, as well as popular tourist destinations such as Taormina and Noto. Interbus S.p.A. offers numerous daily departures and is known for its comfortable and safe journeys, with many newer vehicles providing Wi-Fi on board. They were also the first Italian company to equip their buses with air conditioning.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Interbus S.p.A. frequency

3 a day

Luggage included

One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x35x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (70x50x30).

Additional luggage

10€ per additional bag up to 20 kg.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a 10% fee. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.

Amenities on board the bus

Wifi

Food sold onboard

Seat reservation

Toilets

Accessibility

Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.

Pets

Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets may require a ticket and must be leashed and muzzled.

Learn more about Interbus S.p.A.

Sais Regional

About

Sais Regional is a bus company operating primarily in Italy, particularly in Sicily. It is part of the larger SAIS Autolinee group, a historical company that has been a leader in local public transport in Sicily since 1926 and also provides interregional connections. Sais Regional offers routes connecting major Sicilian cities like Catania, Palermo, and Messina, as well as services to Catania Fontanarossa Airport. The company emphasizes safety, quality, and eco-compatibility with a continuously renewed fleet of modern buses. They aim to provide comfortable and reliable travel experiences, with some services offering amenities like free Wi-Fi and flexible booking options.

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 10m

Cheapest Price

$10 (€8)

Sais Regional frequency

387 a day

Luggage included

One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.

Additional luggage

Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.

Amenities on board the bus

Seat reservation

Toilets

Accessibility

Assistance; Priority boarding; Designated seating areas.

Bikes

Bikes are allowed; must be booked in advance.

Pets

Small pets allowed in carriers; larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.

Learn more about Sais Regional

Flibco

Luggage & cancellation policy

Flibco frequency

2 a day

Luggage included

One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.

Additional luggage

5€ per additional bag.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.

Amenities on board the bus

Toilets

Accessibility

Assistance; Priority boarding; Accessible seating.

Pets

Small pets allowed in carriers; must be placed on the floor during the journey.

SAIS

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 44m

Cheapest Price

$10 (€8)

SAIS frequency

159 a day

BlaBlaCar

About

BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: "Bla" for quiet, "BlaBla" for talkative, and "BlaBlaBla" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys.

Luggage & cancellation policy

BlaBlaCar frequency

2 a day

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro

Luggage & cancellation policy

Average Duration

1h 25m

Cheapest Price

$11 (€9)

SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro frequency

1 a day

Buses from Messina to Catania

The bus connection from Messina to Catania is provided daily by the regional lines of Sais Autolinee, with about 20 trips a day on weekdays, in particular six with stop at the airport. In addition to the direct journey, which lasts about an hour and 35 minutes, you can also depart from Villa San Giovanni, about 8 km from Catania, with Flixbus.

Which bus companies operate the route from Messina to Catania?

The direct bus journey Messina Catania is guaranteed by Sais Autolinee, which also connects to the airport of Catania. Flixbus instead offers the possibility to leave from Villa San Giovanni, just 8 km from Messina, and reach your destination with a trip of two and a half hours.

How long does the bus journey from Messina to Catania take?

The bus route from Messina to Catania takes about one hour and 35 minutes in case of direct connection to Catania Station, and one hour and 45 minutes to the airport. The connection from Villa San Giovanni, guaranteed by Flixbus and without changes, takes about two hours and 30 minutes.

How many buses are there from Messina to Catania?

At least 20 buses are available every day from Messina to Catania, except on Saturdays when there are 13 and on Sundays when there are 8: the services are guaranteed by Sais Autolinee and depart approximately every 30 minutes from the morning at 5:00 until the evening at 20 and 30 minutes. On weekdays, six of these alternatives take you to the airport at 5:15, at 6:30, at 10:15, at 17:15, at 19:30 and at 20:30. The Flixbus connection from Villa San Giovanni offers travelers three possibilities per day, one in the morning and two in the early afternoon.

What are the departure and arrival stations for buses from Messina to Catania?

Messina Piazza della Repubblica bus station: the bus station is located near the train station, connected to the maritime station that connects to Calabria. Nearby there are shops, ticket offices, toilets, luggage storage and waiting room.

Messina bus station Via D'Amico: the bus terminal is located near the train station, within walking distance. At about 200 meters you will find the subway station and nearby, in Via della Libertà, you can also take the Alibus that connects to the airport. Some bus lines stop directly at the airport.

FAQs: Bus from Messina to Catania

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina to Catania 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 Catania, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Cheap bus tickets from Messina to Catania can start from as little as $7 (€6) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Messina to Catania is $10 (€8) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by bus from Messina to Catania is 1h 15m to travel the 54 miles (87 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.

The earliest bus from Messina to Catania leaves at 3:09 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The latest bus from Messina to Catania leaves at 11:55 PM.

Yes, there are 122 direct buses a day from Messina to Catania with Sais Regional, FlixBus, Itabus, SAIS, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Flibco, Interbus S.p.A., SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

When taking a bus from Messina to Catania, you can count on Sais Regional, FlixBus, Itabus, SAIS, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Flibco, Interbus S.p.A., SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro for the best way to get you to Catania. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Messina and Catania and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.

A day trip to Catania from Messina is worth doing with a journey time of 1h 15m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Messina to Catania is May.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Messina and Catania including taking a train and bus.

Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Messina to Catania for bus company Sais Regional, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus, Flibco, Interbus S.p.A..

Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Messina to Catania:

Sais Regional
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Designated seating areas.
FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.

Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Catania are:

Piazza del Duomo, the central square featuring the iconic Elephant Fountain and the Cathedral of Sant'Agata
Teatro Massimo Bellini, an opera house renowned for its stunning architecture and rich cultural performances
Castello Ursino, a 13th-century castle housing the Civic Museum with historical artifacts and art
Via Etnea, the main shopping street offering a vibrant mix of shops, cafes, and views of Mount Etna
Monastero dei Benedettini, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its impressive Baroque architecture and historical significance.

The best things to do in Catania include:

Mount Etna, explore Europe's most active volcano with guided tours and hiking trails
La Pescheria, experience the vibrant daily fish market offering fresh seafood and local delicacies
Giardino Bellini, relax in Catania's oldest urban park with beautiful gardens and scenic views
Aci Castello, visit the picturesque coastal town with a medieval castle overlooking the sea
Catania's Street Food Tour, savor local flavors and traditional Sicilian dishes on a guided culinary adventure.

Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company Sais Regional, FlixBus, Itabus.

Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Messina to Catania depends on the bus companies:

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.

Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.

Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Messina to Catania.

Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Messina to Catania:

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.

Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Messina to Catania:

Sais Regional
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.

Yes, you can bring your pet on the bus from Messina to Catania. The following conditions apply:

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.

You can reserve your seat on the bus from Messina to Catania with the following bus company: Sais Regional, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus, Interbus S.p.A.

Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Messina to Catania with the following bus company: FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus.

Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Messina to Catania with the following bus company: FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus, Interbus S.p.A..

Since both Messina and Catania are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.

We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Messina to Catania among Omio's users.

Italy uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. Travelers generally find it convenient to use cards for most payments, especially in cities and larger establishments, but carrying some cash is advisable for small shops, markets, and rural areas where card acceptance may be limited.

In Catania, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas like markets and public transport. Common scams include overcharging by taxi drivers and street vendors selling counterfeit goods. It's advisable to use official taxis, avoid unlicensed guides, and keep valuables secure to minimize risks.

Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Catania Via Domenico Tempio Bus Stop,Via Domenico Tempio 38,95121

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