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

Messina to Catania - Bus Schedule

The 29-30 bus from Messina to Catania runs from 08:59 to 21:51, with departures every 2 hr-4 hr 55 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 51 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Messina to Catania by bus and train

To get from Messina to Catania in Messina, take the 29-30 bus from Via Garibaldi - European Union Square station to Stazione Centrale station. Next, take the REG train from Messina Centrale station to Catania Central station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 51 min. The bus and train schedule from Messina may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Catania on the Moovit app.

111min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 29-3029-30
Train - REG
Walk to Catania
Leaves from Via Garibaldi - European Union Square

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Via Garibaldi - European Union Square
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 29-3029-30
    Wait for bus
    29-30
    Stazione Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stazione Centrale
    ID 1125
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Messina Centrale
    80 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - REG
    Wait for train
    REG
    Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa - Reg 22095
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Catania Central
    82 min
  • 7
    Walk to Catania
    Walk to
    Catania
    640 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Messina to Catania

The distance between Messina, Messina and Catania, Messina is approximately 97.34 km, which can typically be travelled in 111 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Messina to Catania 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 Messina to Catania

To check the bus and train schedule from Messina to Catania using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Messina) and destination (Catania), 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 Messina to Catania?

    The fastest way takes 111 minutes, using Bus line 29-30, Train line REG.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 51 min.

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

    The 29-30 bus line goes from Via Garibaldi - European Union Square station near Messina to Stazione Centrale station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Stazione Centrale station near Catania in Messina.

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

    The total travel time between Messina and Catania in Messina by bus and train is about 1 hr 51 min.

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

    Get on the 29-30 bus from the Via Garibaldi - European Union Square stop near Messina in Messina.

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

    Get off the bus at the Stazione Centrale station, which is closest to Catania in Messina.

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

    The first train from Messina to Catania in Messina is Regional. It leaves the Messina Centrale station at 7:10 AM.

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