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Compare bus and train 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 train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 train costs an average of €8, and a bus costs an average of €6.
Distance: 54 miles (87 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€9 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m 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.
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How to get from Messina to Catania by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Messina to Catania is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Regionale 12967Cheapest
4411Fastest
FlixBusOther options
Regionale 12967Regionale 12967Regionale Veloce 5391FlixBus4411FlixBusFind all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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FAQs: Travel from Messina to Catania
Travel to Catania easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Messina to Catania.
You can get between Messina and Catania 2 different ways: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Catania from Messina is by taking a bus, which costs on average $9 (€8).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Messina to Catania:
Taking a bus costs $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of $10 (€9).
The fastest way to get to Catania from Messina is by bus with an average travel time of 1 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Catania take longer:
Train takes on average 1 h 43 min.
The Messina to Catania distance is around 53 miles (86 km).
The average frequency per day from Messina to Catania is:
- 12 buses a day.
- 12 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Messina and Catania as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Messina to Catania:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Messina to Catania:
- You can travel by bus to Catania from Messina with Sais Regional, Itabus, FlixBus, Sais Autolinee or SAIS trasporti S. P. A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro, and you can find FlixBus Messina to Catania tickets for $9 (€8) on Omio.
- You can travel by train from Messina to Catania with Regionale or Intercity, and you can find Regionale Messina to Catania tickets for $10 (€9) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Messina to Catania with the following travel companies:
- You can find 9 direct buses per day to take to Catania with Sais Regional, Itabus, FlixBus or Sais Autolinee.
- You'll find 12 direct trains a day to Catania with Regionale or Intercity.
Direct services to Catania tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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