There are 4 ways to get from Catania to Messina by bus, train (Trenitalia), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Catania La Rena Est to Messina Piazza della Repubblicabus Sais Autolinee / ...
1h 52m€6–9Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Catania to Messina94.9 km
1h 25m€5–9Train
- Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Re / ...
2h 12m€9–12Drive 95.7 km
- Drive from Catania to Messinacar 95.7 km
1h 7m€15–22
Catania to Messina by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Catania to Messina is to rideshare which costs €5 - €9 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Catania to Messina is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs €14 - €22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Catania La Rena Est and arriving at Messina Piazza della Repubblica. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Catania Centrale and arriving at Messina Centrale. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Catania and Messina is 99 km. The road distance is 95.7 km.
The best way to get from Catania to Messina without a car is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs €6 - €9.
The bus from Catania La Rena Est to Messina Piazza della Repubblica takes 1h 52m including transfers and departs hourly.
Catania to Messina bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, depart from Catania La Rena Est station.
Catania to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., depart from Catania Centrale station.
The best way to get from Catania to Messina is to bus which takes 1h 52m and costs €6 - €9. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €9 - €12 and takes 2h 12m.
What companies run services between Catania, Italy and Messina, Italy?
SAIS Autolinee operates a bus from Catania La Rena Est to Messina Piazza della Repubblica hourly. Tickets cost €6–9 and the journey takes 1h 52m. Alternatively, Trenitalia S.p.A. operates a train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale hourly. Tickets cost €10 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Trenitalia Intercity also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- 800 21 10 20
- saisautolineeweb@gmail.com
- Website
- saisautolinee.it
Bus from Catania La Rena Est to Messina Piazza della Repubblica
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Schedules at
- saisautolinee.it
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Catania to Messina
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Catania to Messina bus services, operated by SAIS Autolinee, arrive at Messina Piazza della Repubblica station.
Catania to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia S.p.A., arrive at Messina Centrale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Catania to Messina is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Catania to Messina.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Catania and Messina. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.