Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 17 m
Average duration
1 h 19 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 37 trains that leave Messina for Catania on Wed, Jun 18, 22 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 18 the direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 17 m .
On Wed, Jun 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 21 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.
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 €8. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg.
Train | Most popular Bus |
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€9 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
2h 49m Average duration 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average duration Fastest 1h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | On time 5:27 PM Messina Centrale | 1h48 | 7:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:18 PM Messina Centrale | 1h57 | 8:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 PM Messina Centrale | 1h44 | 9:59 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
Wednesday, June 18 | |||||
![]() | 3:13 AM Messina Centrale | 1h17 | 4:30 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:39 AM Messina Centrale | 1h54 | 5:33 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:10 AM Fiumara Gazzi | 2h05 | 6:15 AM Catania Ognina | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:30 AM Messina Centrale | 2h00 | 6:30 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Fiumara Gazzi | 2h37 | 7:37 AM Catania Ognina | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:00 AM Fiumara Gazzi | 2h46 | 7:46 AM Catania Ognina | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:11 AM Fiumara Gazzi | 1h35 | 6:46 AM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:26 AM Messina Centrale | 1h20 | 6:46 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 AM Messina Centrale | 2h05 | 8:00 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 6:08 AM Fiumara Gazzi | 2h29 | 8:37 AM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 7:15 AM Messina Centrale | 1h22 | 8:37 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | On time 7:18 AM Fiumara Gazzi | 2h55 | 10:13 AM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 8:25 AM Messina Centrale | 1h48 | 10:13 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:15 AM Messina Centrale | 1h21 | 10:36 AM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Messina Centrale | 2h03 | 12:03 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 AM Fiumara Gazzi | 2h59 | 1:39 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | On time 11:20 AM Messina Centrale | 1h23 | 12:43 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:35 AM Messina Centrale | 2h04 | 1:39 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:46 AM Fiumara Gazzi | 2h08 | 1:54 PM Catania Ognina | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:55 AM Fiumara Gazzi | 2h37 | 2:32 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:15 PM Messina Centrale | 1h54 | 2:09 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:38 PM Messina Centrale | 1h54 | 2:32 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() ![]() | 12:56 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 2h13 | 3:09 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:31 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 2h44 | 4:15 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:50 PM Messina Centrale | 1h19 | 3:09 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:18 PM Messina Centrale | 1h57 | 4:15 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:37 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 1h56 | 4:33 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 2h49 | 5:34 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:45 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 3h23 | 6:08 PM Catania Ognina | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:15 PM Messina Centrale | 1h18 | 4:33 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:45 PM Messina Centrale | 1h49 | 5:34 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:48 PM Fiumara Gazzi | 2h33 | 6:21 PM Catania Centrale | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:31 PM Messina Centrale | 1h50 | 6:21 PM Catania Centrale | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Distance 53 miles (86 km) |
Average train duration 2h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 06:00 |
Last train 21:15 |
Regionale, Intercity and Frecciabianca trains will get you from Messina to Catania from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Regionale is the regional train service of national carrier Trenitalia connecting all of Italy. It is the most convinient way to travel to both big cities and the smallest villages all over the Italian country. The regional trains have different names depending on the region they serve, such as Treno Regionale Veloce (TRV) and Treno Regionale Lento (TRL). Treno Rock and Treno pop are the two new trains part of Trenitalia regionale fleet. Trenitalia Regionale offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets (economy and standard), return tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and power sockets. The most popular routes for Regionale are between Rome and Milan, Naples and Florence, and Turin and Venice.
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