How to travel from Messina to Catania

There are 3 options to travel between Messina and Catania including taking a train, bus, and ferry.

The cheapest way to travel from Messina to Catania is a bus with an average price of €7.

This is compared to other travel options from Messina to Catania:

A bus is €2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Messina to Catania costing on average €9.

A bus is €41 less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Messina to Catania costing on average €48.

The fastest way to travel from Messina to Catania is by train with an average journey time of 1h 32m.

Other travel options to Catania take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 43m.

Ferry takes on average 4h 10m.

The distance from Messina to Catania is approximately 54 miles (87 km).

The average frequency per day from Messina to Catania is:

• Around 61 buses per day.
• Around 44 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Messina and Catania as scheduled services by train, bus, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Messina to Catania:

• Trains mostly depart from Messina Centrale and arrive in Catania Centrale.
• Buses mostly depart from Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) and arrive in Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto).
• Ferries mostly depart from Port of Messina and arrive in Port of Milazzo.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Messina to Catania, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Sais Regional, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Flibco, Infobus, Interbus S.p.A., SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro to go to Catania by bus.
• Travel with Regionale, Intercity to go to Catania by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Messina to Catania with the following travel companies:

• 55 direct buses per day with Sais Regional, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Flibco, Infobus, Interbus S.p.A., SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro.
• 33 direct trains per day with Regionale, Intercity.

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

Most travelers need at least three days in Catania to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Catania, visitors can explore Mount Etna, Europe's most active volcano, with guided tours and hiking trails. Experience the vibrant atmosphere at La Pescheria, the daily fish market offering fresh seafood and local delicacies. Relax at Giardino Bellini, Catania's oldest urban park with beautiful gardens. Visit Aci Castello, a picturesque coastal town featuring a medieval castle overlooking the sea. Enjoy Catania's Street Food Tour, savoring traditional Sicilian dishes. Key sights include Piazza del Duomo with the Elephant Fountain and Cathedral of Sant'Agata, Teatro Massimo Bellini, Castello Ursino, Via Etnea for shopping, and the Monastero dei Benedettini, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Three to four days in Catania allows you to explore the city’s historical sites, enjoy its vibrant markets, and take day trips to nearby attractions like Mount Etna and the stunning coastline.