Find coaches from Catania to Messina

Next departures

Next departures from Catania to Messina on 22 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Itabus
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Messina CentraleCheapest
SAIS Autolinee
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Messina Terminal Traghetti di TremestieriFastest
SAIS Autolinee
Autostazione
Piazza della RepubblicaNo tags
Itabus
Catania Fontanarossa Airport
Messina CentraleNo tags
Flixbus
Autostazione
Messina CentraleNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Catania to Messina

Bus
Average priceUS$9 - US$59Average duration1h 31m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$16 - US$25Average duration1h 42m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$5 - US$23Average duration1h 10m
4kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Catania to Messina

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

4carpool per day
1h 10mAverage duration
US$5Cheapest ticket
4kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Catania to Messina: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$12
Average bus trip duration1h 31m
Number of daily buses484
Earliest bus departure05:40
Distance57 miles
Latest bus departure23:10

Catania to Messina Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Catania to Messina. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

We make it our job to connect you with the most dependable bus companies that cover bus service from Catania to Messina.

From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Catania to Messina, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Catania - Messina

  1. How far is Messina from Catania by coach?

    The distance between Catania and Messina by coach is approximately 54 miles (87 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Catania to Messina without a car?

    You can travel to Messina from Catania by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
19/09
US$8
20/09
US$10
Today
US$10
22/09
US$8
23/09
US$8
24/09
US$8
25/09
US$8
26/09
US$8
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Catania to Messina was searched and found on 25 Sept 2025 with a price of US$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 US$8 to US$46 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 US$8, which is on 2025-09-25.

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.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Catania and Messina!

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you’re bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Catania to Messina.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Catania to Messina that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Catania to Messina.

Did you know?

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

Will you be returning to Catania by bus?

Bus from Messina to Catania

You can also go to Messina by train

Train from Catania to Messina

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