The average bus between Catania and Messina takes 1h 23m and the fastest bus takes 1h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Catania to Messina. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Catania and Messina. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Catania is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Messina at 1:25 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Catania station and arriving at Messina station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate 3 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.
Catania to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Catania Central Bus Station.
Catania to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.
Book your Catania to Messina bus tickets online with FlixBus.
The distance between Catania and Messina is 88.8 km. The road distance is 93 km.
SAIS Autolinee operates a bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Messina Piazza della Repubblica 4 times a day. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.
