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

By bus and train

To get from Saponara to Catania in Messina, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the GIUNTA bus from Saponara - Villafranca FS station to Milazzo Porto station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GIUNTA bus and finally take the R/RV train from Messina Centrale station to Catania Centrale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 19 min.

379min
Bus - GIUNTAGIUNTA
Bus - GIUNTAGIUNTA
Train - R/RV
Walk to Catania
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
    Milazzo - Porto
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Milazzo Porto
    29 min
  • 4
    Bus - GIUNTAGIUNTA
    Wait for bus
    GIUNTA
    Messina FS - P.za Repubblica
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Messina FS - Piazza Repubblica
    ID 125
    50 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Messina Centrale
    80 m • 2 min
  • 7
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Centrale
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Catania Centrale
    118 min
  • 9
    Walk to Catania
    Walk to
    Catania
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Saponara to Catania in Messina, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the R train from Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara station to Milazzo station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RV train and finally take the R/RV train from Messina Centrale station to Catania Centrale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 31 min.

391min
Walk to train station
Train - RR
Train - RVRV
Train - R/RV
Walk to Catania
Leaves from Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Sant'Agata Di Militello
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Milazzo
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - RVRV
    Wait for train
    RV
    Messina Centrale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Messina Centrale
    20 min
  • 6
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Centrale
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Catania Centrale
    118 min
  • 8
    Walk to Catania
    Walk to
    Catania
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Saponara to Catania

The distance between Saponara, Messina and Catania, Messina is approximately 145 km, which can typically be travelled in 379 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Saponara to Catania 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 Tirrena-Saponara.

Train stations close to Saponara:

  • Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
  • Rometta Messinese

Bus stations close to Saponara:

  • Villafranca - Piazza Unicef

Public transit stations close to Catania, Messina

Catania is located at Catania, Messina and the nearest public transit station is Martiri Libertà Repubblica.

Metro stations close to Catania:

  • Stesicoro
  • Giovanni XXIII
  • Italia

Train stations close to Catania:

  • Catania Centrale

Bus stations close to Catania:

  • Martiri Libertà Repubblica
  • Martiri Libertà Nord
  • Terminal Repubblica

By train

To get from Saponara to Catania in Messina, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the R train from Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara station to Milazzo station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RV train and finally take the R/RV train from Messina Centrale station to Catania Centrale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 6 hr 31 min.

391min
Walk to train station
Train - RR
Train - RVRV
Train - R/RV
Walk to Catania
Leaves from Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
    330 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Sant'Agata Di Militello
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Milazzo
    19 min
  • 4
    Train - RVRV
    Wait for train
    RV
    Messina Centrale
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Messina Centrale
    20 min
  • 6
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Centrale
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Catania Centrale
    118 min
  • 8
    Walk to Catania
    Walk to
    Catania
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 379 minutes, using Bus line GIUNTA, Bus line GIUNTA, Bus line R/RV.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Saponara to Catania?

    The alternative route takes 391 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line RV, Bus line R/RV.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 6 hr 19 min.

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

    The GIUNTA bus line goes from Milazzo - Porto station near Saponara to Milazzo Porto station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Milazzo Porto station near Catania in Messina

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

    The total travel time between Saponara and Catania in Messina by bus and train is about 6 hr 19 min.

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

    Get on the GIUNTA bus from the Milazzo - Porto stop near Saponara in Messina.

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

    Get off the bus at the Milazzo Porto station, which is closest to Catania in Messina.

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