How to get from Saponara to Aci Catena by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Saponara to Aci Catena in Messina, take the GIUNTA bus from Saponara - Villafranca FS station to Messina FS - Piazza Repubblica station. Next, take the R/RV train from Messina Centrale station to Acireale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min.

138min
Bus - GIUNTAGIUNTA
Train - R/RV
Walk to Aci Catena
Leaves from Saponara - Villafranca FS
Step by Step
  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Saponara
  • 2
    Bus - GIUNTAGIUNTA
    Wait for bus
    GIUNTA
    Messina FS - P.za Repubblica
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Messina FS - Piazza Repubblica
    ID 125
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Messina Centrale
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Centrale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Acireale
    70 min
  • 7
    Walk to Aci Catena
    Walk to
    Aci Catena
    3.45 km • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Saponara to Aci Catena in Messina, take the R train from Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara station to Messina Centrale station. Next, take the R/RV train from Messina Centrale station to Acireale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Walk to train station
Train - RR
Train - R/RV
Walk to Aci Catena
Leaves from Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Messina Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Messina Centrale
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Centrale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Acireale
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to Aci Catena
    Walk to
    Aci Catena
    3.45 km • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Saponara to Aci Catena
The distance between Saponara, Messina and Aci Catena, Messina is approximately 106.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Saponara to Aci Catena by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Messina – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Saponara

Saponara is located at Saponara, Messina and the nearest public transit station is Villafranca - Piazza Unicef.

Train stations close to Saponara:

  • Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
  • Rometta Messinese

Bus stations close to Saponara:

  • Villafranca - Piazza Unicef
Public transit stations close to Aci Catena, Messina

Aci Catena is located at Aci Catena, Messina and the nearest public transit station is Acireale.

Train stations close to Aci Catena:

  • Acireale
Related Routes

By train

To get from Saponara to Aci Catena in Messina, take the R train from Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara station to Messina Centrale station. Next, take the R/RV train from Messina Centrale station to Acireale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 56 min.

176min
Walk to train station
Train - RR
Train - R/RV
Walk to Aci Catena
Leaves from Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Messina Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Messina Centrale
    12 min
  • 4
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Centrale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Acireale
    70 min
  • 6
    Walk to Aci Catena
    Walk to
    Aci Catena
    3.45 km • 44 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Saponara to Aci Catena?

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Bus line GIUNTA, Bus line R/RV.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Saponara to Aci Catena?

    The alternative route takes 176 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line R/RV.

  • Is there a direct bus between Saponara and Aci Catena in Messina?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Saponara to Aci Catena in Messina?

    The GIUNTA bus line goes from Messina FS - P.za Repubblica station near Saponara to Messina FS - Piazza Repubblica station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Messina FS - Piazza Repubblica station near Aci Catena in Messina

  • How long does it take to travel from Saponara to Aci Catena in Messina by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Saponara and Aci Catena in Messina by bus and train is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Saponara to get to Aci Catena in Messina?

    Get on the GIUNTA bus from the Messina FS - P.za Repubblica stop near Saponara in Messina.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Saponara and Aci Catena in Messina?

    Get off the bus at the Messina FS - Piazza Repubblica station, which is closest to Aci Catena in Messina.

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