How to get from San Giovanni La Punta to Acireale by bus and train?

From San Giovanni La Punta to Acireale by bus and train

To get from San Giovanni La Punta to Acireale in Messina, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the AST bus from S. Giovanni La Punta station to Catania - Pope John XXIII Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R train and finally take the 2 bus from Acireale Railway Station station to Belvedere station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 9 min. The bus and train schedule from San Giovanni La Punta may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Acireale on the Moovit app.

69min
Bus - ASTAST
Train - R
Bus - 22
Walk to Acireale
Leaves from S. Giovanni La Punta

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Giovanni La Punta
  • 2
    Bus - ASTAST
    Wait for bus
    AST
    Catania Piazza Giovanni XXIII
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Catania - Pope John XXIII Square
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Catania Central
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Messina Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Acireale
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Acireale Railway Station
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 22
    Wait for bus
    2
    Hospital
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belvedere
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Acireale
    Walk to
    Acireale
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from San Giovanni La Punta to Acireale by bus and train via AST, R and 3

To get from San Giovanni La Punta to Acireale in Messina, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the AST bus from S. Giovanni La Punta station to Catania - Pope John XXIII Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R train and finally take the 3 bus from Acireale Railway Station station to Belvedere station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The bus and train schedule from San Giovanni La Punta may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Acireale on the Moovit app.

79min
Bus - ASTAST
Train - R
Bus - 33
Walk to Acireale
Leaves from S. Giovanni La Punta

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Giovanni La Punta
  • 2
    Bus - ASTAST
    Wait for bus
    AST
    Catania Piazza Giovanni XXIII
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Catania - Pope John XXIII Square
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Catania Central
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Messina Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Acireale
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Acireale Railway Station
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Via degli Ulivi - Municipal Offices
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belvedere
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Acireale
    Walk to
    Acireale
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from San Giovanni La Punta to Acireale

The distance between San Giovanni La Punta, Messina and Acireale, Messina is approximately 26.25 km, which can typically be travelled in 69 min. Moovit will show you the directions from San Giovanni La Punta 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 San Giovanni La Punta to Acireale

To check the bus and train schedule from San Giovanni La Punta to Acireale using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (San Giovanni La Punta) 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from San Giovanni La Punta to Acireale by bus and train via AST, R and 3

To get from San Giovanni La Punta to Acireale in Messina, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the AST bus from S. Giovanni La Punta station to Catania - Pope John XXIII Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R train and finally take the 3 bus from Acireale Railway Station station to Belvedere station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 19 min. The bus and train schedule from San Giovanni La Punta may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Acireale on the Moovit app.

79min
Bus - ASTAST
Train - R
Bus - 33
Walk to Acireale
Leaves from S. Giovanni La Punta

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    San Giovanni La Punta
  • 2
    Bus - ASTAST
    Wait for bus
    AST
    Catania Piazza Giovanni XXIII
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Catania - Pope John XXIII Square
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Catania Central
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - R
    Wait for train
    R
    Messina Central
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Acireale
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Acireale Railway Station
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Via degli Ulivi - Municipal Offices
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Belvedere
    9 min
  • 10
    Walk to Acireale
    Walk to
    Acireale
    20 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from San Giovanni La Punta to Acireale?

    The fastest way takes 69 minutes, using Bus line Catania - Trecastagni, Train line Messina - Syracuse, Bus line Acireale City Service | Hospital - Center - Train Station - Cemetery - Hospital.

  • What is the alternative route to get from San Giovanni La Punta to Acireale?

    The alternative route takes 79 minutes, using Bus line Catania - Trecastagni, Train line Messina - Syracuse, Bus line Acireale Urban Service | Aciplatani - Railway Station - Center - Carpinati.

  • Is there a direct bus between San Giovanni La Punta and Acireale in Messina?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 9 min.

  • Which bus line goes from San Giovanni La Punta to Acireale in Messina?

    The AST bus line goes from Catania Piazza Giovanni XXIII station near San Giovanni La Punta to Catania - Pope John XXIII Square station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Catania - Pope John XXIII Square station near Acireale in Messina.

  • How long does it take to travel from San Giovanni La Punta to Acireale in Messina by bus and train?

    The total travel time between San Giovanni La Punta and Acireale in Messina by bus and train is about 1 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near San Giovanni La Punta to get to Acireale in Messina?

    Get on the AST bus from the Catania Piazza Giovanni XXIII stop near San Giovanni La Punta in Messina.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between San Giovanni La Punta and Acireale in Messina?

    Get off the bus at the Catania - Pope John XXIII Square stop, which is closest to Acireale in Messina.

  • When is the last bus from San Giovanni La Punta to Acireale in Messina?

    The last bus from San Giovanni La Punta to Acireale in Messina is the Catania - San Gregorio - Aci Sant'Antonio - Acireale line. It leaves the San Gregorio - Queen Margherita Square stop at 9:25 PM.

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