What is the distance between Catania and Messina?

The distance between Catania and Messina is around 87 km (54 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Catania to Messina?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Catania Airport, in Catania, and end it at Piazza della Repubblica, in Messina.

Bus Catania to Messina from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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	9:00am	Autostazione	1h 35m	10:35am	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

Next departures for Catania to Messina on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:40am	Autostazione	1h 35m	7:15am	Piazza della Repubblica	Cheapest
Bus	9:00am	Catania Fontanarossa Airport	1h 10m	10:10am	Messina Terminal Traghetti di Tremestieri	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Autostazione	1h 35m	7:35am	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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:27 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Catania to Messina

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Messina. The journey takes about 1 hour 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 10mAverage Duration

87 kmDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $75	Average Duration1h 31m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$19 - $35	Average Duration1h 36m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $30	Average Duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

SAIS Autolinee

4/5481 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.2

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Itabus

4/5945 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi3.1

Interbus Italy

4/5595 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 - Catania Airport

B - Autostazione (Via d'Amico)

C - Piazza Michelangelo Buonarroti

D - Catania Centrale

E - Via Libertà

F - Via Domenico Tempio

Stops in Messina

A - Piazza della Repubblica

B - Messina Centrale

C - Via Giuseppe Garibaldi 263

D - Porto

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Catania to Messina by bus

What is the distance between Catania and Messina?
The distance between Catania and Messina is around 87 km (54 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Catania to Messina?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Catania Airport, in Catania, and end it at Piazza della Repubblica, in Messina.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-18

$14

11-19

$14

Today

$14

11-21

$11

11-22

$11

11-23

$11

11-24

$11

11-25

$13

The cheapest trip from Catania to Messina was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $11

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 $11 to $40 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 $11 which is on 2025-11-22.

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.