What is the distance between Catania and Messina?

About 54 miles (87 km) separate Catania and Messina.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Catania to Messina?

If you're headed to Messina from Catania, chances are that your bus will leave from Autostazione (Via d'Amico) and arrive at Piazza della Repubblica. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Catania to Messina from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Catania to Messina on October 10
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
9:00am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 10m	10:10am	Messina Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri	Fastest
5:40am	Autostazione	1h 35m	7:15am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
8:40am	Autostazione	1h 20m	10:00am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Catania to Messina on October 11
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
9:00am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 10m	10:10am	Messina Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri	Fastest
7:15am	Autostazione	1h 35m	8:50am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
8:40am	Autostazione	1h 20m	10:00am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Catania to Messina on October 12
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
9:00am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 10m	10:10am	Messina Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri	Fastest
7:15am	Autostazione	1h 35m	8:50am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
8:40am	Autostazione	1h 20m	10:00am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Catania to Messina on October 13
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
9:00am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 10m	10:10am	Messina Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri	Fastest
5:40am	Autostazione	1h 35m	7:15am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
8:40am	Autostazione	1h 20m	10:00am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Catania to Messina on October 14
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:50am	Scarborough - 55 Town Centre Court	4h 25m	4:15pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	Cheapest
7:30am	Scarborough	4h 15m	11:45am	Kanata	Fastest
12:15am	Scarborough	4h 45m	5:00am	St-Laurent	No tags
11:50am	Scarborough - 55 Town Centre Court	4h 25m	4:15pm	Via Rail (200 Tremblay Rd)	No tags
7:30am	Scarborough	5h	12:30pm	St-Laurent	No tags

Next departures for Catania to Messina on October 15
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
9:00am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 10m	10:10am	Messina Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri	Fastest
5:40am	Autostazione	1h 35m	7:15am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
8:40am	Autostazione	1h 20m	10:00am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Catania to Messina on October 16
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
9:00am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 10m	10:10am	Messina Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri	Fastest
5:40am	Autostazione	1h 35m	7:15am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
8:40am	Autostazione	1h 20m	10:00am	Messina Centrale	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Catania to Messina.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $54	Average Duration1h 31m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$17 - $25	Average Duration1h 42m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $20	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Catania to Messina

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Messina. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest ticket

4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Catania to Messina: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$12

Average bus trip duration1h 31m

Number of daily buses509

Earliest bus departure5:40am

Distance54 miles (86 km)

Latest bus departure11:10pm

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SAIS Autolinee

4/5465 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.3

FlixBus

3.5/510,826 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Itabus

4/5932 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Interbus Italy

4/5568 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.3

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Catania to Messina Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Catania to Messina. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Catania to Messina.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses traveling from Catania to Messina, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Where are the popular stops in Catania and Messina?

Stops in Catania

A - Autostazione (Via d'Amico)

B - Catania Airport

C - Piazza Michelangelo Buonarroti

D - Catania Centrale

E - Via Libertà

F - Via Domenico Tempio

Stops in Messina

A - Piazza della Repubblica

B - Messina Centrale

C - Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263

D - Porto

Frequently asked questions for your trip Catania - Messina

What is the distance between Catania and Messina?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Catania to Messina?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/07

$8

10/08

$10

Today

$8

10/10

$8

10/11

$8

10/12

$8

10/13

$8

10/14

$28

The cheapest trip from Catania to Messina was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Catania to Messina, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $50 for a bus ticket from Catania to Messina based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-10-11.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Catania and Messina!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Catania to Messina.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Catania to Messina that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Catania to Messina.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travelers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Bus Tickets from Catania to Messina

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Where are the popular stops in Catania and Messina?

Frequently asked questions for your trip Catania - Messina

What is the distance between Catania and Messina?

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Catania to Messina?

Find cheapest prices for buses

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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