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

From Messina to Catania by bus and train

To get from Messina to Catania in Messina, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 29-30 bus from Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea station to Stazione Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R/RV train and finally take the BRT5 bus from Terminal Stazione Centrale station to Martiri Libertà Nord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min.

107min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 29-3029-30
Train - R/RV
Bus - BRT5BRT5
Walk to Catania
Leaves from Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea
    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
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Centrale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Catania Centrale
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Stazione Centrale
    ID 881
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - BRT5BRT5
    Wait for bus
    BRT5
    Ospedale Cannizzaro
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martiri Libertà Nord
    ID 2
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Catania
    Walk to
    Catania
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Messina to Catania by bus and train via 24-27, R/RV and BRT5

To get from Messina to Catania in Messina, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 24-27 bus from Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea station to Stazione Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R/RV train and finally take the BRT5 bus from Terminal Stazione Centrale station to Martiri Libertà Nord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 24-2724-27
Train - R/RV
Bus - BRT5BRT5
Walk to Catania
Leaves from Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 24-2724-27
    Wait for bus
    24-27
    Stazione Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stazione Centrale
    ID 1125
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Messina Centrale
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Centrale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Catania Centrale
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Stazione Centrale
    ID 881
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - BRT5BRT5
    Wait for bus
    BRT5
    Ospedale Cannizzaro
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martiri Libertà Nord
    ID 2
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Catania
    Walk to
    Catania
    110 m • 2 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 95.32 km, which can typically be travelled in 107 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.

Related Routes

Alternative route from Messina to Catania by bus and train via 24-27, R/RV and BRT5

To get from Messina to Catania in Messina, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 24-27 bus from Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea station to Stazione Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R/RV train and finally take the BRT5 bus from Terminal Stazione Centrale station to Martiri Libertà Nord station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 53 min.

113min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 24-2724-27
Train - R/RV
Bus - BRT5BRT5
Walk to Catania
Leaves from Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea
    280 m • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 24-2724-27
    Wait for bus
    24-27
    Stazione Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stazione Centrale
    ID 1125
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Messina Centrale
    120 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Catania Centrale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Catania Centrale
    80 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Terminal Stazione Centrale
    ID 881
    30 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - BRT5BRT5
    Wait for bus
    BRT5
    Ospedale Cannizzaro
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Martiri Libertà Nord
    ID 2
    2 min
  • 10
    Walk to Catania
    Walk to
    Catania
    110 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 29-30, Train line R/RV, Bus line BRT5.

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

    The alternative route takes 113 minutes, using Bus line 24-27, Train line R/RV, Bus line BRT5.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

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

    The 29-30 bus line goes from Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea station near Messina to Stazione Centrale station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 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 47 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; Piazza Unione Europea 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 stop, 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 Messina - Siracusa. It leaves the Messina Centrale station at 6:13 AM.

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