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

From Catania to Messina by bus and train

To get from Catania to Messina in Messina, take the R train from Catania Centrale station to Messina Centrale station. Next, take the 16-17 bus from Cavallotti station to Corso Cavour - Piazza Antonello station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 3 min.

123min
Walk to train station
Train - RR
Bus - 16-1716-17
Walk to Messina
Leaves from Catania Centrale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Catania Centrale
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Messina Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Messina Centrale
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cavallotti
    ID 100
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 16-1716-17
    Wait for bus
    16-17
    Sp. 42; P.Zza Gonzaga
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corso Cavour - Piazza Antonello
    ID 512
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Messina
    Walk to
    Messina
    Corso Cavour
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Catania to Messina by bus and train via R and 22-23

To get from Catania to Messina in Messina, take the R train from Catania Centrale station to Messina Centrale station. Next, take the 22-23 bus from Cavallotti station to Corso Cavour - Piazza Antonello station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to train station
Train - RR
Bus - 22-2322-23
Walk to Messina
Leaves from Catania Centrale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Catania Centrale
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Messina Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Messina Centrale
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cavallotti
    ID 100
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22-2322-23
    Wait for bus
    22-23
    Portella Arena
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corso Cavour - Piazza Antonello
    ID 512
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Messina
    Walk to
    Messina
    Corso Cavour
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Catania to Messina

The distance between Catania, Messina and Messina, Messina is approximately 95.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 123 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Catania to Messina 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 Catania

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

Metro stations close to Catania:

  • Italia
  • Galatea
  • Stesicoro

Train stations close to Catania:

  • Catania Centrale

Bus stations close to Catania:

  • Martiri Libertà Nord
  • Repubblica
  • Martiri Libertà Sud

Public transit stations close to Messina, Messina

Messina is located at Corso Cavour, Messina and the nearest public transit station is Boccetta.

Bus stations close to Messina:

  • Corso Cavour - Ist. Maurolico
  • Garibaldi - Unione Europea
  • Via Garibaldi; Piazza Unione Europea

Related Routes

Alternative route from Catania to Messina by bus and train via R and 22-23

To get from Catania to Messina in Messina, take the R train from Catania Centrale station to Messina Centrale station. Next, take the 22-23 bus from Cavallotti station to Corso Cavour - Piazza Antonello station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min.

127min
Walk to train station
Train - RR
Bus - 22-2322-23
Walk to Messina
Leaves from Catania Centrale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Catania Centrale
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Messina Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Messina Centrale
    101 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cavallotti
    ID 100
    190 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 22-2322-23
    Wait for bus
    22-23
    Portella Arena
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Corso Cavour - Piazza Antonello
    ID 512
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to Messina
    Walk to
    Messina
    Corso Cavour
    40 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 123 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line 16-17.

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

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line 22-23.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 3 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Catania and Messina in Messina by train and bus is about 2 hr 3 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Messina Centrale stop, which is closest to Messina in Messina.

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

    The first train from Catania to Messina in Messina is Messina - Catania. It leaves the Catania Centrale station at 8:28 AM.

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