How to get from Catania to Villa San Giovanni by bus, ferry and train?

By bus, ferry and train

To get from Catania to Villa San Giovanni in Messina, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the R train from Catania Centrale station to Messina Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 16-17 bus and finally take the C&T ferry from Messina (C&T) station to Villa San Giovanni (C&T) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Walk to train station
Train - RR
Bus - 16-1716-17
Ferry - C&TC&T
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
    Viale Giostra; Mercato S. Orsola
    ID 517
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Messina (C&T)
    960 m • 13 min
  • 8
    Ferry - C&TC&T
    Wait for ferry
    C&T
    Villa San Giovanni
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Villa San Giovanni (C&T)
    Ride to ferry station
    Villa San Giovanni (C&T)
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, ferry and train via R, 22-23 and C&T

To get from Catania to Villa San Giovanni in Messina, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the R train from Catania Centrale station to Messina Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 22-23 bus and finally take the C&T ferry from Messina (C&T) station to Villa San Giovanni (C&T) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Walk to train station
Train - RR
Bus - 22-2322-23
Ferry - C&TC&T
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
    Viale Giostra; Mercato S. Orsola
    ID 517
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Messina (C&T)
    960 m • 13 min
  • 8
    Ferry - C&TC&T
    Wait for ferry
    C&T
    Villa San Giovanni
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Villa San Giovanni (C&T)
    Ride to ferry station
    Villa San Giovanni (C&T)
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Catania to Villa San Giovanni

The distance between Catania, Messina and Villa San Giovanni, Messina is approximately 104.38 km, which can typically be travelled in 171 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Catania to Villa San Giovanni by bus, ferry 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:

  • Stesicoro
  • Galatea
  • Giovanni XXIII

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 Villa San Giovanni, Messina

Villa San Giovanni is located at Villa San Giovanni, Messina and the nearest public transit station is Villa San Giovanni (C&T).

Ferry stations close to Villa San Giovanni:

  • Villa San Giovanni (C&T)
  • Villa San Giovanni - Terminal Rfi

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, ferry and train via R, 22-23 and C&T

To get from Catania to Villa San Giovanni in Messina, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line: take the R train from Catania Centrale station to Messina Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 22-23 bus and finally take the C&T ferry from Messina (C&T) station to Villa San Giovanni (C&T) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 51 min.

171min
Walk to train station
Train - RR
Bus - 22-2322-23
Ferry - C&TC&T
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
    Viale Giostra; Mercato S. Orsola
    ID 517
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Messina (C&T)
    960 m • 13 min
  • 8
    Ferry - C&TC&T
    Wait for ferry
    C&T
    Villa San Giovanni
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station Villa San Giovanni (C&T)
    Ride to ferry station
    Villa San Giovanni (C&T)
    15 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Catania to Villa San Giovanni?

    The fastest way takes 171 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line 16-17, Bus line C&T.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Catania to Villa San Giovanni?

    The alternative route takes 171 minutes, using Bus line R, Bus line 22-23, Bus line C&T.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one ferry line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 51 min.

  • Which train line goes from Catania to Villa San Giovanni 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 and one ferry line till Messina Centrale station near Villa San Giovanni in Messina

  • How long does it take to travel from Catania to Villa San Giovanni in Messina by train, bus and ferry?

    The total travel time between Catania and Villa San Giovanni in Messina by train, bus and ferry is about 2 hr 51 min.

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

    Get off the train at the Messina Centrale station, which is closest to Villa San Giovanni in Messina.

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