The average bus between Catanzaro and Messina takes 6h 28m and the fastest bus takes 5h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Catanzaro 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 3 times a day between Catanzaro and Messina. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Catanzaro is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Messina at 4:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Catanzaro to Messina. However, there are services departing from Catanzaro station and arriving at Messina station via Messina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
Catanzaro to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lamezia Terme station.
Catanzaro to Messina bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Messina station.
Book your Catanzaro to Messina bus tickets online with FlixBus and Autoservizi Salemi Srl.
The distance between Catanzaro and Messina is 119.1 km. The road distance is 162 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Lamezia Terme to Messina 3 times a day. Tickets cost €9–16 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Three other operators also service this route.