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 Messina Centrale. 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 bus departures

Next departures for Catania to Messina on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 10m	10:10am	Messina Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri	Fastest
Bus	5:40am	Autostazione	1h 35m	7:15am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
Bus	7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Autostazione	1h 20m	10:00am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Catania to Messina on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 10m	10:10am	Messina Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri	Fastest
Bus	5:40am	Autostazione	1h 35m	7:15am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
Bus	7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Autostazione	1h 20m	10:00am	Messina Centrale	No tags

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

Next departures for Catania to Messina on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 10m	10:10am	Messina Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri	Fastest
Bus	5:40am	Autostazione	1h 35m	7:15am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
Bus	7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Autostazione	1h 20m	10:00am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Catania to Messina on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 10m	10:10am	Messina Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri	Fastest
Bus	7:15am	Autostazione	1h 35m	8:50am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
Bus	7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Autostazione	1h 20m	10:00am	Messina Centrale	No tags

Next departures for Catania to Messina on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 10m	10:10am	Messina Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri	Fastest
Bus	7:15am	Autostazione	1h 35m	8:50am	Piazza della Repubblica	No tags
Bus	7:55pm	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 39m	9:34pm	Messina Centrale	No tags
Bus	8:40am	Autostazione	1h 20m	10:00am	Messina Centrale	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Catania to Messina

We recommend carpooling

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 $5, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

54 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $37	Average Duration1h 31m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $24	Average Duration1h 39m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$5 - $18	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

SAIS Autolinee

4/5481 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/511,359 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

4/5944 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Interbus Italy

4/5594 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi2.3

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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 - Messina Centrale

B - Piazza della Repubblica

C - Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263

D - Porto

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Catania to Messina by bus

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

11/16

$11

11/17

$10

Today

$10

11/19

$8

11/20

$8

11/21

$8

11/22

$8

11/23

$8

The cheapest trip from Catania to Messina was searched and found on Nov 19, 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 $56 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 2025-11-19.

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.