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How to get from Catania to Saponara by train?

By train

To get from Catania to Saponara in Messina, take the R/RV train from Catania Centrale station to Messina Centrale station. Next, take the R train from Messina Centrale station to Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 53 min.

173min
Walk to train station
Train - R/RV
Train - RR
Walk to Saponara
Leaves from Catania Centrale

Step by Step

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

By bus and train

To get from Catania to Saponara in Messina, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the BRT5 bus from Martiri Libertà Repubblica station to Giovanni XXIII Stazione Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R train and finally take the R train from Messina Centrale station to Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min.

225min
Bus - BRT5BRT5
Train - RR
Train - RR
Walk to Saponara
Leaves from Martiri Libertà Repubblica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Catania
  • 2
    Bus - BRT5BRT5
    Wait for bus
    BRT5
    Giovanni XXIII Stazione Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Giovanni XXIII Stazione Centrale
    ID 395
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Catania Centrale
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Messina Centrale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Messina Centrale
    101 min
  • 7
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Sant'Agata Di Militello
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Saponara
    Walk to
    Saponara
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Catania to Saponara

The distance between Catania, Messina and Saponara, Messina is approximately 109.42 km, which can typically be travelled in 173 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Catania to Saponara by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Messina – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Catania

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

Metro stations close to Catania:

  • Stesicoro
  • Giovanni XXIII
  • Galatea

Train stations close to Catania:

  • Catania Centrale

Bus stations close to Catania:

  • Martiri Libertà Nord
  • Martiri Libertà Sud
  • Martiri Libertà Saitta

Public transit stations close to Saponara, Messina

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

Train stations close to Saponara:

  • Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
  • Rometta Messinese

Bus stations close to Saponara:

  • Saponara - Villafranca FS
  • Villafranca - Piazza Unicef

By bus and train

To get from Catania to Saponara in Messina, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the BRT5 bus from Martiri Libertà Repubblica station to Giovanni XXIII Stazione Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R train and finally take the R train from Messina Centrale station to Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 45 min.

225min
Bus - BRT5BRT5
Train - RR
Train - RR
Walk to Saponara
Leaves from Martiri Libertà Repubblica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Catania
  • 2
    Bus - BRT5BRT5
    Wait for bus
    BRT5
    Giovanni XXIII Stazione Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Giovanni XXIII Stazione Centrale
    ID 395
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Catania Centrale
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Messina Centrale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Messina Centrale
    101 min
  • 7
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Sant'Agata Di Militello
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Saponara
    Walk to
    Saponara
    330 m • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 173 minutes, using Bus line R/RV, Bus line R.

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

    The alternative route takes 225 minutes, using Bus line BRT5, Bus line R, Bus line R.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 53 min.

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

    The R/RV train line goes from Catania Centrale station near Catania to Messina Centrale station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Saponara station near Saponara in Messina

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

    The total travel time between Catania and Saponara in Messina by train is about 2 hr 53 min.

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

    Get on the R/RV train from the Catania Centrale station near Catania in Messina.

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

    Get off the train at the Saponara station, which is closest to Saponara in Messina.

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