How to get from Catania to Messina
- 88 km as the crow flies
- 24 bus departures a day with Sais Regional, Itabus, FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
1h 29m
direct
Bus
€7
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 3 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Catania to Messina. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 29m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 88 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
88 km
Catania to Messina: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Catania → Messinabus12Go·1h 29m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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Departures from Catania to Messina
Sais Regional, Itabus, FlixBus runs 24 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:55 and the last at 09:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sais Regional, Itabus, FlixBusbus | 24 | 06:55 | 09:50 |
All departures
- 06:55
- 06:58
- 07:02
- 07:05
- 07:15
- 07:20
- 07:25
- 08:00
- 08:05
- 08:10
- 08:15
- 08:35
- 08:40
- 08:43
- 08:47
- 08:50
- 09:00
- 09:05
- 09:10
- 09:25
- 09:40
- 09:43
- 09:47
- 09:50
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with 12Go; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Catania to Messina works
Start with a 12Go bus from Catania to Messina, about 1h 29m. In total it's roughly €7 over 1h 29m, direct, no transfers.
Catania to Messina: common questions
How long does it take to get from Catania to Messina?
The most useful route takes about 1h 29m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Catania to Messina?
The first bus with Sais Regional, Itabus, FlixBus leaves at 06:55 and the last at 09:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Catania to Messina?
24 a day with Sais Regional, Itabus, FlixBus, between 06:55 and 09:50.
How far is Messina from Catania?
About 88 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Catania to Messina cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €7 to €42. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Catania to Messina?
On this route you travel with 12Go.
Can you get from Catania to Messina without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 1h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Catania to Messina?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: 12Go
Route calculated: 3 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026