The cheapest and fastest buses from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 37 m
Buses per day
17
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport 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 Fontanarossa Airport will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 17 buses that leave Messina for Catania Fontanarossa Airport on Mon, Mar 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 02 the direct buses cover the 91 km distance in an average of 2 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Mon, Mar 02 the slowest buses will take 3 h 2 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.
treno 12991 effettuato con bus PA657 · Regionale 12991 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA305
treno 12991 effettuato con bus PA657 · Regionale 12991 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA305
treno 5391 effettuato con bus PA629 · Regionale Veloce 5391 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA201
treno 5383 effettuato con bus PA667 · Regionale Veloce 5383 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA155
treno 12989 effettuato con bus PA653 · Regionale 12989 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA293
BUS LP955+
Regionale 12959 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA147
BUS LP955+
Regionale 12959 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA147
treno 5391 effettuato con bus PA629 · Regionale Veloce 5391 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA201
treno 5391 effettuato con bus PA629 · Regionale Veloce 5391 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA201Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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$11 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price |
2h 18m Average total duration 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 08:31AM | Duration 2h56 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 05:46AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 1h39 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:01AM | Arrival Time 09:11AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:01AM | Arrival Time 09:11AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 06:27AM | Arrival Time 11:51AM | Duration 5h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 06:27AM | Arrival Time 11:51AM | Duration 5h24 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Itabus | Departure Time 06:51AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h59 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 11:51AM | Duration 3h26 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:36AM | Arrival Time 12:51PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:36AM | Arrival Time 12:51PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 11:15AM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 09:59AM | Arrival Time 01:01PM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 09:59AM | Arrival Time 01:01PM | Duration 3h02 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:21PM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 03:21PM | Duration 3h16 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:41PM | Duration 3h36 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:41PM | Duration 3h11 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Flibco | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 07:01PM | Duration 3h06 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 04:43PM | Arrival Time 08:41PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 04:43PM | Arrival Time 08:41PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Regionale | Departure Time 05:43PM | Arrival Time 09:41PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator Trenitalia | Departure Time 05:43PM | Arrival Time 09:41PM | Duration 3h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 1h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Live departures
Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport buses for today, Sunday, March 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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BUS L963A+ Regionale 5379 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA251 | 12:30 PM Messina Centrale | 3h41 | 4:11 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
BUS L963A+ Regionale 5379 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA251 | 12:30 PM Messina Centrale | 3h41 | 4:11 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
| Monday, March 2 | |||||
BUS LP955+ Regionale 12959 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA147 | 4:35 AM Messina Centrale | 2h56 | 7:31 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
BUS LP955+ Regionale 12959 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA147 | 4:35 AM Messina Centrale | 2h56 | 7:31 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
treno 5383 effettuato con bus PA667 · Regionale Veloce 5383 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA155 | 5:01 AM Messina Centrale | 3h10 | 8:11 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
treno 5383 effettuato con bus PA667 · Regionale Veloce 5383 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA155 | 5:01 AM Messina Centrale | 3h10 | 8:11 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
BUS LP959+ Regionale 12965 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA187 | 7:25 AM Messina Centrale | 3h26 | 10:51 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
BUS LP959+ Regionale 12965 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA187 | 7:25 AM Messina Centrale | 3h26 | 10:51 AM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
treno 5391 effettuato con bus PA629 · Regionale Veloce 5391 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA201 | 8:59 AM Messina Centrale | 3h02 | 12:01 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
treno 5391 effettuato con bus PA629 · Regionale Veloce 5391 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA201 | 8:59 AM Messina Centrale | 3h02 | 12:01 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
treno 5395 effettuato con bus PA635 · Regionale Veloce 5395 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA229 | 11:05 AM Messina Centrale | 3h16 | 2:21 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
treno 5395 effettuato con bus PA635 · Regionale Veloce 5395 · FONTANAROSSA AIRLINK PA229 | 11:05 AM Messina Centrale | 3h16 | 2:21 PM Catania Fontanarossa Airport | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Buses from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport run on average 59 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 43 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:46, the last at 18:55. The fastest bus covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€6) |
Buses per day 59 |
Direct buses 43 |
Fastest bus 1h 39m |
First bus 04:46 |
Last bus 18:55 |
Bus providers: Sais Regional, FlixBus, Infobus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Interbus S.p.A., Sais Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa AirportYou can travel by bus between Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport with Sais Regional, FlixBus, Infobus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Interbus S.p.A., Sais Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro for as low as $8 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Infobus
Itabus
Sais Autolinee
Interbus S.p.A.
Sais Regional
BlaBlaCar
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
FAQs: Bus from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina to Catania Fontanarossa Airport 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 Fontanarossa Airport, 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.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Sais Regional
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- 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.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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