The cheapest and fastest coaches from Messina to Catania
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Buses per day
42
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Messina to Catania is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Messina to Catania will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $9.
Of the 42 buses that leave Messina for Catania every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 87 km distance in an average of 1 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus
treno 22117 effettuato con bus PA661 · Regionale 22117
treno 5395 effettuato con bus PA635 · Regionale Veloce 5395
treno 5385 effettuato con bus PA621
FlixBus
2125
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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Messina to Catania
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Messina to Catania among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $11, and a coach costs an average of $7.
Distance: 87 km
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$12 Average Price | $12 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 12m Average total duration 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Messina to Catania bus times
The table below shows live departures for Messina to Catania coaches for today, Tuesday, 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
treno 5385 effettuato con bus PA621 | 8:06 am Messina Centrale | 3h57 | 12:03 pm Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
treno 5385 effettuato con bus PA621 | 8:06 am Messina Centrale | 3h57 | 12:03 pm Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
treno 5385 effettuato con bus PA621 · Regionale 12967 | 8:06 am Messina Centrale | 3h06 | 11:12 am Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 5385 effettuato con bus PA621 · Regionale 12967 | 8:06 am Messina Centrale | 3h06 | 11:12 am Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 5391 effettuato con bus PA629 · Regionale Veloce 5391 | 8:59 am Messina Centrale | 2h36 | 11:35 am Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 5391 effettuato con bus PA629 · Regionale Veloce 5391 | 8:59 am Messina Centrale | 2h36 | 11:35 am Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 9:25 am Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1h20 | 10:45 am Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 changesdirect | |
treno 12969 effettuato con bus PA633 | 10:53 am Messina Centrale | 4h55 | 3:48 pm Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
treno 12969 effettuato con bus PA633 | 10:53 am Messina Centrale | 4h55 | 3:48 pm Catania Centrale | 0 changesdirect | |
treno 5395 effettuato con bus PA635 · Regionale Veloce 5395 | 11:05 am Messina Centrale | 2h38 | 1:43 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 5395 effettuato con bus PA635 · Regionale Veloce 5395 | 11:05 am Messina Centrale | 2h38 | 1:43 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 12977 effettuato con bus PA639 · Regionale 12977 | 11:46 am Messina Centrale | 3h23 | 3:09 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 12977 effettuato con bus PA639 · Regionale 12977 | 11:46 am Messina Centrale | 3h23 | 3:09 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 12981 effettuato con bus PA641 · Regionale 12981 · Regionale 12985 | 11:53 am Messina Centrale | 3h59 | 3:52 pm Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
treno 12981 effettuato con bus PA641 · Regionale 12981 · Regionale 12985 | 11:53 am Messina Centrale | 3h59 | 3:52 pm Catania Centrale | 2 changes | |
treno 12983 effettuato con bus PA645 · Regionale 12983 | 1:29 pm Messina Centrale | 3h49 | 5:18 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 12983 effettuato con bus PA645 · Regionale 12983 | 1:29 pm Messina Centrale | 3h49 | 5:18 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 5397 effettuato con bus PA649 · Regionale Veloce 5397 | 2:50 pm Messina Centrale | 2h45 | 5:35 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 5397 effettuato con bus PA649 · Regionale Veloce 5397 | 2:50 pm Messina Centrale | 2h45 | 5:35 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 12987 effettuato con bus PA651 · Regionale 12987 | 2:59 pm Messina Centrale | 3h36 | 6:35 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 12987 effettuato con bus PA651 · Regionale 12987 | 2:59 pm Messina Centrale | 3h36 | 6:35 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 12989 effettuato con bus PA653 · Regionale 12989 | 3:43 pm Messina Centrale | 3h32 | 7:15 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 12989 effettuato con bus PA653 · Regionale 12989 | 3:43 pm Messina Centrale | 3h32 | 7:15 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 12991 effettuato con bus PA657 · Regionale 12991 | 4:43 pm Messina Centrale | 3h32 | 8:15 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 12991 effettuato con bus PA657 · Regionale 12991 | 4:43 pm Messina Centrale | 3h32 | 8:15 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 5:00 pm Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1h20 | 6:20 pm Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 changesdirect | |
treno 22117 effettuato con bus PA661 · Regionale 22117 | 5:39 pm Messina Centrale | 3h36 | 9:15 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 22117 effettuato con bus PA661 · Regionale 22117 | 5:39 pm Messina Centrale | 3h36 | 9:15 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 6:55 pm Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1h15 | 8:10 pm Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 changesdirect | |
treno 12995 effettuato con bus PA665 · Regionale 12995 | 7:27 pm Messina Centrale | 3h37 | 11:04 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 12995 effettuato con bus PA665 · Regionale 12995 | 7:27 pm Messina Centrale | 3h37 | 11:04 pm Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
| Wednesday, 4 February | |||||
treno 12953 effettuato con bus PA609 · Regionale 12953 | 2:46 am Messina Centrale | 3h47 | 6:33 am Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 12953 effettuato con bus PA609 · Regionale 12953 | 2:46 am Messina Centrale | 3h47 | 6:33 am Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 12955 effettuato con bus PA611 · Regionale 12959 | 3:12 am Messina Centrale | 3h50 | 7:02 am Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 12955 effettuato con bus PA611 · Regionale 12959 | 3:12 am Messina Centrale | 3h50 | 7:02 am Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
2125 | 4:46 am Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1h39 | 6:25 am Catania, Aeroporto di Catania-Fontanarossa (P2 Breve Sosta) | 0 changesdirect | |
2125 | 4:46 am Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 1h19 | 6:05 am Catania, Via D'Amico | 0 changesdirect | |
treno 5383 effettuato con bus PA667 · Regionale Veloce 5383 | 5:01 am Messina Centrale | 2h45 | 7:46 am Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 5383 effettuato con bus PA667 · Regionale Veloce 5383 | 5:01 am Messina Centrale | 2h45 | 7:46 am Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 12961 effettuato con bus PA617 · Regionale 12961 | 5:16 am Messina Centrale | 3h44 | 9:00 am Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
treno 12961 effettuato con bus PA617 · Regionale 12961 | 5:16 am Messina Centrale | 3h44 | 9:00 am Catania Centrale | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Messina to Catania
Buses from Messina to Catania run on average 245 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
There are 236 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 04:15, the last at 23:10. The fastest coach covers the 87 km distance in 1h 15m.
Distance 87 km |
Average bus duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Buses per day 245 |
Direct buses 236 |
Fastest bus 1h 15m |
First bus 04:15 |
Last bus 23:10 |
Bus providers: Sais Regional, Infobus, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Interbus S.p.A., Sais Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro from Messina to CataniaYou can travel by bus between Messina to Catania with Sais Regional, Infobus, FlixBus, Itabus, BlaBlaCar, Interbus S.p.A., Sais Autolinee, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro for as low as $7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Infobus
FlixBus
Itabus
Sais Autolinee
Interbus S.p.A.
Sais Regional
BlaBlaCar
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
FAQs: Messina to Catania coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Messina to Catania by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Catania, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Sais Regional
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Designated seating areas.
- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Sais Regional
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Sais Regional
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Sais Regional
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Sais Regional
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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