Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from Messina to Catania?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Messina to Catania: Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Messina to Catania depart from Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) to Catania, Partenze - Terminal A (Sfizio Pizzeria Rusticheria Gelateria).

Which travel companies can get me from Messina to Catania?

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with to Catania from Messina: You can travel by bus from Messina to Catania with Sais Regional, and you can find Sais Regional Messina to Catania tickets for $10 (€8) on Omio.

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How to get from Messina to Catania by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Messina to Catania is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

08:15AM1h10

Messina

09:25AMCatania, Michelangelo

€91One-way

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08:15AM1h10

Messina

09:25AMCatania, Michelangelo

€91One-way

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08:15AM1h10

Messina

09:25AMCatania, Michelangelo

€91One-way

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09:15AM1h20

Messina Centrale

10:35AMCatania Centrale

€101One-way

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07:26AM1h20

Messina Centrale

08:46AMCatania Centrale

€101One-way

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05:15PM1h17

Messina Centrale

06:32PMCatania Centrale

€101One-way

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09:45AM1h10

Messina

10:55AMCatania

€91One-way

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07:30PM1h10

Messina

08:40PMCatania, Michelangelo

€91One-way

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06:30PM1h10

Messina

07:40PMCatania, Michelangelo

€91One-way

0 transfers

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Travel Information from Messina to Catania

Distance	53 miles (86 km)
Available travel modes	Bus
Fastest mode	Bus • $10 (€8) • 1 h 10 min
Popular travel companies	Sais Regional

Take a bus to travel 53 miles (86 km) between Messina and Catania. Sais Regional is the main travel company operating this journey. Travelers can even take a direct bus from Messina to Catania.

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You can travel by train or bus for as low as $10 (€8). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best trip.

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Trenitalia Intercity is a high-speed train service operated by the Italian national railway company, Trenitalia. It operates throughout the country, with services running from early morning to late evening. The Intercity trains come in two types: the Intercity Plus, which is the fastest and most comfortable, and the Intercity, which is slightly slower but still offers a comfortable journey. Onboard facilities include air conditioning, power sockets, Wi-Fi, and a bar service. There are several ticket types available, including Standard, Super Economy, and Business. The most popular routes for Trenitalia Intercity are from Rome to Milan, Naples to Florence, and Turin to Venice.

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost travel companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance travel at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

Cheapest Price: $10

Enjoy the travel ride to Catania from Messina with Trenitalia, Italy’s main provider of travel services throughout the country with an impressive fleet of travel offering different levels of comfort, amenities and speed. The company's flagship travel are the high-speed Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca that can travel at speeds up to 186 mph (300 kmh). Trenitalia also operates intercity, regional and night travel. Bathrooms and WiFi access are standard on long-distance travel routes. In many cases, Trenitalia travel also provide barrier-free access.

Trenitalia tickets to Catania from Messina are available on Omio, and you can find the best deals for them in just a few steps. Trenitalia offers three different ticket types to fit anyone’s budget, such as the Base, Economy, Super Economy and Ordinaria tickets. Trenitalia also has discount and loyalty cards for qualified travelers, which you can use on Omio. When traveling on a Trenitalia travel to Catania from Messina, you can expect to travel 53 miles (86 km). Check Trenitalia’s travel times and tickets for the Messina to Catania journey and buy your cheap ticket on Omio today!

FAQs: Travel from Messina to Catania

FAQs: 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 travel between Messina and Catania by bus.

A bus is the fastest way to get to Catania from Messina with an average travel time for this route around 1 h 10 min.

The Messina to Catania distance is around 53 miles (86 km).

The average frequency per day from Messina to Catania is:

19 buses a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Messina and Catania as scheduled services by 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:

Most travelers who buy a bus ticket from Messina to Catania depart from Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) to Catania, Partenze - Terminal A (Sfizio Pizzeria Rusticheria Gelateria).

Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with to Catania from Messina:

You can travel by bus from Messina to Catania with Sais Regional, and you can find Sais Regional Messina to Catania tickets for $10 (€8) on Omio.

Yes, there is a direct service from Messina to Catania:

You can find 18 direct buses per day to Catania with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Itabus or Sais Regional.

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 trip.

Omio customers who travel from Messina to Catania often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Milan or Palermo. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Catania and these popular destinations at a great price.

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