The average bus between Messina and Catanzaro takes 4h 39m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus service runs several times per day from Messina to Catanzaro. 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 Messina and Catanzaro. The earliest departure is at 10:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Messina is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Catanzaro at 12:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

5h 15m • 1 change

4h • 1 change
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3h • 1 change

5h 15m • 1 change

4h • 1 change
Arrives next day

3h • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Messina to Catanzaro. However, there are services departing from Messina station and arriving at Catanzaro station via Lamezia Terme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
Messina to Catanzaro bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, depart from Messina station.
Messina to Catanzaro bus services, operated by Autoservizi Salemi Srl, arrive at Lamezia Terme station.
Book your Messina to Catanzaro bus tickets online with Autoservizi Salemi Srl and FlixBus.
The distance between Messina and Catanzaro is 119.1 km. The road distance is 161 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Messina to Lamezia Terme 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–15 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Two other operators also service this route.