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How to get from Catania to Villafranca Tirrena by train?

From Catania to Villafranca Tirrena by train

To get from Catania to Villafranca Tirrena in Messina, take the R/RV train from Catania Centrale station to Messina Centrale station. Next, take the R train from Messina Centrale station to Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 7 min.

187min
Walk to train station
Train - R/RV
Train - RR
Walk to Villafranca Tirrena
Leaves from Catania Centrale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Catania Centrale
    630 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - R/RV
    Wait for train
    R/RV
    Messina Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Messina Centrale
    106 min
  • 4
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Sant'Agata Di Militello
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
    12 min
  • 6
    Walk to Villafranca Tirrena
    Walk to
    Villafranca Tirrena
    1.45 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Catania to Villafranca Tirrena by bus and train

To get from Catania to Villafranca Tirrena in Messina, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the BRT5 bus from Martiri Libertà Repubblica station to Giovanni XXIII Stazione Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R train and finally take the R train from Messina Centrale station to Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min.

239min
Bus - BRT5BRT5
Train - RR
Train - RR
Walk to Villafranca Tirrena
Leaves from Martiri Libertà Repubblica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Catania
  • 2
    Bus - BRT5BRT5
    Wait for bus
    BRT5
    Giovanni XXIII Stazione Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Giovanni XXIII Stazione Centrale
    ID 395
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Catania Centrale
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Messina Centrale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Messina Centrale
    101 min
  • 7
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Sant'Agata Di Militello
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Villafranca Tirrena
    Walk to
    Villafranca Tirrena
    1.45 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Catania to Villafranca Tirrena

The distance between Catania, Messina and Villafranca Tirrena, Messina is approximately 110.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 187 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Catania to Villafranca Tirrena by 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 Villafranca Tirrena, Messina

Villafranca Tirrena is located at Villafranca Tirrena, Messina and the nearest public transit station is Villafranca - Bv. Via Calamaro.

Train stations close to Villafranca Tirrena:

  • Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
  • Rometta Messinese

Bus stations close to Villafranca Tirrena:

  • Villafranca - Bv. Via Calamaro
  • Villafranca - Bv. Via Zizzo
  • Divieto - Complesso Le Bucoliche

From Catania to Villafranca Tirrena by bus and train

To get from Catania to Villafranca Tirrena in Messina, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the BRT5 bus from Martiri Libertà Repubblica station to Giovanni XXIII Stazione Centrale station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the R train and finally take the R train from Messina Centrale station to Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min.

239min
Bus - BRT5BRT5
Train - RR
Train - RR
Walk to Villafranca Tirrena
Leaves from Martiri Libertà Repubblica

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Catania
  • 2
    Bus - BRT5BRT5
    Wait for bus
    BRT5
    Giovanni XXIII Stazione Centrale
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Giovanni XXIII Stazione Centrale
    ID 395
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Catania Centrale
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Messina Centrale
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Messina Centrale
    101 min
  • 7
    Train - RR
    Wait for train
    R
    Sant'Agata Di Militello
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Villafranca Tirrena-Saponara
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Villafranca Tirrena
    Walk to
    Villafranca Tirrena
    1.45 km • 19 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Catania to Villafranca Tirrena?

    The fastest way takes 187 minutes, using Bus line R/RV, Bus line R.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Catania to Villafranca Tirrena?

    The alternative route takes 239 minutes, using Bus line BRT5, Bus line R, Bus line R.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 7 min.

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

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Catania to Villafranca Tirrena in Messina by train?

    The total travel time between Catania and Villafranca Tirrena in Messina by train is about 3 hr 7 min.

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

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

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

    Get off the train at the Messina Centrale station, which is closest to Villafranca Tirrena in Messina.

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