How to get from Catania to Acireale by bus and train?

From Catania to Acireale by bus and train

To get from Catania to Acireale in Messina, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the ETNA TRASPORTI ET07 bus from Catania Bus Station station to Giardini Naxos Dalmazia station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the IN09 bus and finally take the R/RV train from Taormina-Giardini Naxos station to Acireale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 24 min. The bus and train schedule from Catania may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Acireale on the Moovit app.

144min
Walk to bus station
Bus - ETNA TRASPORTI ET07ETNA TRASPORTI ET07
Bus - IN09IN09
Train - R/RV
Walk to Acireale
Leaves from Catania Bus Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Catania Bus Station
    520 m • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - ETNA TRASPORTI ET07ETNA TRASPORTI ET07
    Wait for bus
    ETNA TRASPORTI ET07
    Taormina
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Giardini Naxos Dalmazia
    50 min
  • 4
    Bus - IN09IN09
    Wait for bus
    IN09
    Letojanni
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Taormina Giardini Station
    ID 122
    9 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Taormina-Giardini Naxos
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Central
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Acireale
    24 min
  • 9
    Walk to Acireale
    Walk to
    Acireale
    2.86 km • 36 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Catania to Acireale

The distance between Catania, Messina and Acireale, Messina is approximately 78.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 144 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Catania to Acireale by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Messina – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Catania to Acireale

To check the bus and train schedule from Catania to Acireale using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Catania) and destination (Acireale), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Catania to Acireale?

    The fastest way takes 144 minutes, using Bus line ETNA TRASPORTI ET07, Bus line IN09, Train line R/RV.

  • Is there a direct bus between Catania and Acireale in Messina?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 24 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Catania to Acireale in Messina?

    The ETNA TRASPORTI ET07 bus line goes from Catania Bus Station station near Catania to Giardini Naxos Dalmazia station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Giardini Naxos Dalmazia station near Acireale in Messina.

  • How long does it take to travel from Catania to Acireale in Messina by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Catania and Acireale in Messina by bus and train is about 2 hr 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Catania to get to Acireale in Messina?

    Get on the ETNA TRASPORTI ET07 bus from the Catania Bus Station stop near Catania in Messina.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Catania and Acireale in Messina?

    Get off the bus at the Giardini Naxos Dalmazia station, which is closest to Acireale in Messina.

  • When is the first train from Catania to Acireale in Messina?

    The first train from Catania to Acireale in Messina is Messina - Catania. It leaves the Catania Central station at 7:30 AM.

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