Bus from Catania to Messina from $3

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Compare all timetables for the bus from Catania to Messina

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Catania to Messina from various bus operators like Sais Autolinee, FlixBus or Itabus for the next days.
today
from $7
tomorrow
from $10
Wednesday
from $10
Thursday
from $8
Friday
from $3
Saturday
from $3
Sunday
from $7

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itabus
    1h 24m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    10:14 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $7
  • Itabus
    1h 39m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    11:49 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $7
  • Sais Autolinee
    1h 29m
    0
    5:40 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    7:09 AM
    Messina
    Viale Gazzi Bus Stop
    0
    Sais Autolinee
    Economy
    $10
  • Sais Autolinee
    1h 29m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    7:29 AM
    Messina
    Viale Gazzi Bus Stop
    0
    Sais Autolinee
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    1h 40m
    0
    2:25 PM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    4:05 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Sais Autolinee
    1h 33m
    0
    5:40 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    7:13 AM
    Messina
    SS114 Orientale Sicula Bus Stop
    0
    Sais Autolinee
    Economy
    $10
  • Sais Autolinee
    1h 33m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    7:33 AM
    Messina
    SS114 Orientale Sicula Bus Stop
    0
    Sais Autolinee
    Economy
    $10
  • Sais Autolinee
    1h 33m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    7:48 AM
    Messina
    SS114 Orientale Sicula Bus Stop
    0
    Sais Autolinee
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    1h 25m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    10:50 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    12:00 PM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    1:20 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Sais Autolinee
    1h 33m
    0
    5:40 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    7:13 AM
    Messina
    SS114 Orientale Sicula Bus Stop
    0
    Sais Autolinee
    Economy
    $10
  • Sais Autolinee
    1h 33m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    7:33 AM
    Messina
    SS114 Orientale Sicula Bus Stop
    0
    Sais Autolinee
    Economy
    $10
  • Sais Autolinee
    1h 33m
    0
    6:15 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    7:48 AM
    Messina
    SS114 Orientale Sicula Bus Stop
    0
    Sais Autolinee
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    1h 25m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    10:50 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itabus
    1h 24m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    10:14 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $8
  • Sais Autolinee
    1h 31m
    0
    5:40 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    7:11 AM
    Messina
    Via La Farina Bus Stop
    0
    Sais Autolinee
    Economy
    $10
  • Sais Autolinee
    1h 31m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    7:31 AM
    Messina
    Via La Farina Bus Stop
    0
    Sais Autolinee
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    1h 25m
    0
    9:25 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    10:50 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itabus
    1h 24m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    10:14 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $3
  • Itabus
    1h 39m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    11:49 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $3
  • Sais Autolinee
    1h 29m
    0
    5:40 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    7:09 AM
    Messina
    Viale Gazzi Bus Stop
    0
    Sais Autolinee
    Economy
    $10
  • Sais Autolinee
    1h 29m
    0
    6:00 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    7:29 AM
    Messina
    Viale Gazzi Bus Stop
    0
    Sais Autolinee
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itabus
    1h 39m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    11:49 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $3
  • Itabus
    1h 39m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    11:49 PM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Itabus
    Economy
    $3
  • Sais Autolinee
    1h 52m
    0
    6:58 AM
    Catania
    San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop
    8:50 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Sais Autolinee
    Economy
    $10
  • Sais Autolinee
    1h 52m
    0
    8:43 AM
    Catania
    San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop
    10:35 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    Sais Autolinee
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • Itabus
    1h 24m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    10:14 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $7
  • Itabus
    1h 39m
    0
    10:10 PM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    11:49 PM
    Messina
    Central Station
    0
    Itabus
    Premium Economy
    $7
  • Sais Autolinee
    1h 46m
    0
    6:58 AM
    Catania
    San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop
    8:44 AM
    Messina
    Viale Gazzi Bus Stop
    0
    Sais Autolinee
    Economy
    $10
  • Sais Autolinee
    1h 46m
    0
    8:43 AM
    Catania
    San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop
    10:29 AM
    Messina
    Viale Gazzi Bus Stop
    0
    Sais Autolinee
    Economy
    $10
  • FlixBus
    1h 20m
    0
    8:40 AM
    Catania
    Central Bus Station
    10:00 AM
    Messina
    Piazza della Repubblica
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $10

Frequency of bus connections between Catania and Messina

See here how frequent the connections between Catania and Messina are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2382 daily buses from Catania to Messina. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 551 daily coaches between Catania and Messina.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 3288 buses from Catania to Messina, while Night sees the fewest connections between Catania and Messina, with 179 offers.

Facts about the bus from Catania to Messina

Compare all providers like Sais Autolinee, FlixBus and Itabus that travel 1177 times every day by bus from Catania to Messina in one click! Book your bus ticket from Catania to Messina starting from $3!

Cheapest Bus $3
Fastest Bus 1h 10m
Earliest Bus 5:40 AM
Latest Bus 10:10 PM
Daily Bus Routes 1177 Ø
Distance 53.9 miles
Bus Companies Sais Autolinee, FlixBus and Itabus

Cheapest bus connections from Catania to Messina

Every day, 1177 buses from 3 bus companies leave Catania for Messina: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 06/23/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 06/22
Monday 06/23
$8
Tuesday 06/24
$10
Wednesday 06/25
$10
Thursday 06/26
$10
Friday 06/27
$10
Saturday 06/28
$10
Sunday 06/29
$8
Monday 06/30
$7
Tuesday 07/01
$11
Wednesday 07/02
$10
Thursday 07/03
$10
Friday 07/04
$7
Saturday 07/05
$10
Sunday 07/06
$10
Monday 07/07
$10
Tuesday 07/08
$10
Wednesday 07/09
$7
Thursday 07/10
$10
Friday 07/11
$8
Saturday 07/12
$9
Sunday 07/13
$7
Monday 07/14
Tuesday 07/15
$7
Wednesday 07/16
$12
Thursday 07/17
$7
Friday 07/18
$7
Saturday 07/19

The cheapest time to travel from Catania to Messina

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Catania to Messina, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $3, Friday is the cheapest day for a bus from Catania to Messina. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $10.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Catania to Messina, with $3. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $10.

How to save money travelling from Catania to Messina

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Catania to Messina in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Catania to Messina, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Catania to Messina are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Catania to Messina

These are the most booked bus companies between Catania to Messina from our users.

Sais Autolinee from Catania to Messina

Sais Autolinee

Here you will find the key facts about the Sais Autolinee bus route Catania to Messina:

Cheapest Price $10
Fastest Bus 1h 10m
Earliest Bus 5:40 AM
Last Bus 8:40 PM
Daily Connections 1166 Ø
Found on 6/22/2025

All bus stations and stops in Catania and Messina

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Catania and Messina.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Catania to Messina? Compare all modes of transports from Catania to Messina.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Catania to Messina

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Catania to Messina? Or which bus companies serve the route Catania to Messina? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Catania to Messina bus

How much does a Catania Messina bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $3 and takes 1h 24m to reach Messina. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Catania to Messina?

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $3 and $20. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Messina.

On average, how many connections are available from Catania to Messina each day?

Every day, the Catania to Messina bus route is served by approximately 1177 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Catania to Messina take?

The fastest bus from Catania to Messina is offered by Sais Autolinee and takes 1h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $10. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Catania to Messina?

The earliest bus arriving in Messina from Catania starts at 5:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Catania to Messina?

The latest bus trip departing from Catania for Messina starts at 10:10 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Catania Messina route?

When traveling by bus from Catania to Messina, passengers can travel with Sais Autolinee, FlixBus and Itabus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Catania and Messina?

You can check all the direct connections between Catania and Messina by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Sais Autolinee, FlixBus and Itabus.

What can I take with me on the Catania to Messina bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Catania Messina bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Catania Messina bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Catania to Messina on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Catania to Messina

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

Premium Economy
PremiumEconomy

A mix between Economy and Business, it offers extra legroom, WI-FI and possible snacks.

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