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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, take the C&D bus from Corso Cavour - S. Antonio Abate station to Messina FS - Piazza Repubblica station. Next, take the R/RV train from Messina Centrale station to Catania Centrale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Walk to bus station
Bus - C&DC&D
Train - R/RV
Walk to Catania
Leaves from Corso Cavour - S. Antonio Abate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Corso Cavour - S. Antonio Abate
    ID 1511
    140 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - C&DC&D
    Wait for bus
    C&D
    Messina
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Messina FS - Piazza Repubblica
    ID 125
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Messina Centrale
    80 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 Catania
    Walk to
    Catania
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Messina to Catania by light rail and train

To get from Messina to Catania in Messina, take the 28 light rail from Municipio station to Repubblica station. Next, take the R/RV train from Messina Centrale station to Catania Centrale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 2828
Train - R/RV
Walk to Catania
Leaves from Municipio

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Municipio
    ID 1937
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 2828
    Wait for light rail
    28
    Zir
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Repubblica
    ID 1939
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Messina Centrale
    100 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 Catania
    Walk to
    Catania
    630 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 95.39 km, which can typically be travelled in 109 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.

Public transit stations close to Messina

Messina is located at Corso Cavour, Messina and the nearest public transit station is Corso Cavour - Ist. Maurolico.

Bus stations close to Messina:

  • Corso Cavour - Ist. Maurolico
  • Corso Cavour - S. Antonio Abate
  • Corso Cavour - Teatro V. Emanuele

Public transit stations close to Catania, Messina

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

Metro stations close to Catania:

  • Italia
  • Galatea
  • Giovanni XXIII

Train stations close to Catania:

  • Catania Centrale

Bus stations close to Catania:

  • Martiri Libertà De Nicola
  • Vittorio Emanuele II Cutelli
  • Catania Autostazione

From Messina to Catania by light rail and train

To get from Messina to Catania in Messina, take the 28 light rail from Municipio station to Repubblica station. Next, take the R/RV train from Messina Centrale station to Catania Centrale station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min.

109min
Walk to light rail station
Light Rail - 2828
Train - R/RV
Walk to Catania
Leaves from Municipio

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to light rail station
    Walk to light rail station
    Municipio
    ID 1937
    340 m • 5 min
  • 2
    Light Rail - 2828
    Wait for light rail
    28
    Zir
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Repubblica
    ID 1939
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Messina Centrale
    100 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 Catania
    Walk to
    Catania
    630 m • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line C&D, Bus line R/RV.

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

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 28, Bus line R/RV.

  • 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 49 min.

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

    The C&D bus line goes from Corso Cavour - S. Antonio Abate station near Messina to Messina station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Messina 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 49 min.

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

    Get on the C&D bus from the Corso Cavour - S. Antonio Abate 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 Messina 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 Messina - Siracusa. It leaves the Messina Centrale station at 7:13 AM.

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