Bus Messina to Catania: Compare prices and save money

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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Messina to Catania from various bus operators like Sais Autolinee, Itabus or FlixBus for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	1h 19m	5:46 AM	Messina	Central Station	7:05 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$7	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 12/4/2025 5:46:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/4/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
Itabus	1h 39m	6:51 AM	Messina	Central Station	8:30 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$7	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 12/4/2025 6:51:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/4/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 39m
Sais Autolinee	1h 47m	5:00 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	6:47 AM	Catania	San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop	Basic	$10	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/4/2025 5:00:00 AM to San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/4/2025 6:47:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 47m
Sais Autolinee	1h 47m	6:00 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	7:47 AM	Catania	San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop	Basic	$10	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/4/2025 6:00:00 AM to San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/4/2025 7:47:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 47m
FlixBus	1h 35m	6:25 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	8:00 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/4/2025 6:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/4/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	1h 19m	5:46 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	7:05 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Basic	$8	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/5/2025 5:46:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
Itabus	1h 39m	6:51 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	8:30 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Basic	$8	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/5/2025 6:51:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 39m
Sais Autolinee	1h 40m	5:00 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	6:40 AM	Catania	Piazza Borsellino Bus Stop	Basic	$10	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/5/2025 5:00:00 AM to Piazza Borsellino Bus Stop, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
Sais Autolinee	1h 40m	6:00 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	7:40 AM	Catania	Piazza Borsellino Bus Stop	Basic	$10	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/5/2025 6:00:00 AM to Piazza Borsellino Bus Stop, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:40:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
FlixBus	1h 15m	5:50 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	7:05 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/5/2025 5:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/5/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	1h 19m	5:46 AM	Messina	Central Station	7:05 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$7	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 12/6/2025 5:46:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
Itabus	1h 39m	6:51 AM	Messina	Central Station	8:30 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$7	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 12/6/2025 6:51:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 39m
Sais Autolinee	4h 55m	6:00 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	10:55 AM	Catania	Piazza Martiri della Libertà Bus Stop	Basic	$10	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 AM to Piazza Martiri della Libertà Bus Stop, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 10:55:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 55m
Sais Autolinee	1h 30m	9:30 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	11:00 AM	Catania	Piazza Martiri della Libertà Bus Stop	Basic	$10	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/6/2025 9:30:00 AM to Piazza Martiri della Libertà Bus Stop, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 11:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
FlixBus	1h 15m	5:50 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	7:05 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/6/2025 5:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	1h 19m	5:46 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	7:05 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Basic	$8	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/7/2025 5:46:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
Itabus	1h 39m	6:51 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	8:30 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Basic	$8	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/7/2025 6:51:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 39m
Sais Autolinee	1h 35m	6:00 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	7:35 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Basic	$10	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/7/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Sais Autolinee	1h 35m	7:00 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	8:35 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Basic	$10	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 8:35:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 15m	5:50 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	7:05 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/7/2025 5:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	1h 19m	5:46 AM	Messina	Central Station	7:05 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$7	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 12/8/2025 5:46:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
Itabus	1h 39m	6:51 AM	Messina	Central Station	8:30 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Premium Economy	$7	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Station, Messina (Italy) at 12/8/2025 6:51:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:30:00 AM. 50 Premium Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 39m
Sais Autolinee	1h 35m	6:00 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	7:35 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Basic	$10	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/8/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 7:35:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Sais Autolinee	1h 35m	7:00 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	8:35 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Basic	$10	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/8/2025 7:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 8:35:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 15m	7:55 PM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	9:10 PM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/8/2025 7:55:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/8/2025 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Itabus	1h 19m	5:46 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	7:05 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Basic	$8	A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/9/2025 5:46:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
Sais Autolinee	1h 47m	5:00 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	6:47 AM	Catania	San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop	Basic	$10	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/9/2025 5:00:00 AM to San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:47:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 47m
Sais Autolinee	1h 47m	6:00 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	7:47 AM	Catania	San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop	Basic	$10	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/9/2025 6:00:00 AM to San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:47:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 47m
FlixBus	1h 15m	5:50 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	7:05 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/9/2025 5:50:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/9/2025 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
FlixBus	1h 35m	6:25 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	8:00 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	$10	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/9/2025 6:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/9/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sais Autolinee	5h 51m	5:00 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	10:51 AM	Catania	San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop	Basic	$10	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/10/2025 5:00:00 AM to San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:51:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 51m
Sais Autolinee	1h 47m	5:00 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	6:47 AM	Catania	San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop	Basic	$10	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/10/2025 5:00:00 AM to San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:47:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 47m
Sais Autolinee	4h 51m	6:00 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	10:51 AM	Catania	San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop	Basic	$10	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/10/2025 6:00:00 AM to San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/10/2025 10:51:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 51m
FlixBus	1h 35m	6:25 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	8:00 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	$11	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/10/2025 6:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/10/2025 8:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 20m	10:25 AM	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	11:45 AM	Catania	Central Bus Station	Economy	$12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) at 12/10/2025 10:25:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) arriving at 12/10/2025 11:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $12 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Messina to Catania is $7 on 12/3/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Messina and Catania

See here how frequent the connections between Messina and Catania are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 1603 daily buses from Messina to Catania. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 442 daily coaches between Messina and Catania.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 3131 buses from Messina to Catania, while Night sees the fewest connections between Messina and Catania, with 284 offers.

Facts about the bus from Messina to Catania

Compare all providers like Sais Autolinee, Itabus and FlixBus that travel 1001 times every day by bus from Messina to Catania in one click! Book your bus ticket from Messina to Catania starting from $7!

Cheapest Bus	$7
Fastest Bus	1h 10m
Earliest Bus	5:00 AM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1001 Ø
Distance	53.9 miles
Bus Companies	Sais Autolinee, Itabus and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Messina to Catania

Every day, 1001 buses from 3 bus companies leave Messina for Catania: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/04/2025 and for the following days.

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Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

Saturday 12/06

$12

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

$10

Thursday 12/11

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

$10

Friday 12/19

$10

Saturday 12/20

$11

Sunday 12/21

$10

Monday 12/22

$10

Tuesday 12/23

$11

Wednesday 12/24

$10

Thursday 12/25

$10

Friday 12/26

$10

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Messina to Catania

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Messina to Catania, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $7, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Messina to Catania. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $8.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Messina to Catania, with $7. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $10.

How to save money travelling from Messina to Catania

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 Messina to Catania 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 Messina to Catania, 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 Messina to Catania are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Messina and Catania

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

Piazza della Repubblica

Piazza della Repubblica 25

Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop

SS114 Orientale Sicula Bus Stop

V. Nazionale; 56 - S. Margherita Bus Stop

Viale Gazzi Bus Stop

Catania Zona Industriale Strada 18 Bus Stop

Strada Ottava Zona Industriale

Central Bus Station

Via Archimede 216

Piazza Borsellino Bus Stop

P.zza Borsellino P.zza Borsellino

Piazza Martiri della Libertà Bus Stop

Piazza Martiri della Libertà

Viale della Libertà Bus Stop

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 Messina to Catania? Compare all modes of transports from Messina to Catania.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Messina to Catania

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

FAQs about the Messina to Catania bus

How much does a Messina Catania bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $7 and takes 1h 19m to reach Catania. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $7 and $30. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Catania.

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

Every day, the Messina to Catania bus route is served by approximately 1001 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Messina to Catania is offered by Sais Autolinee and takes 1h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $12. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Messina to Catania?

The earliest bus arriving in Catania from Messina starts at 5:00 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 Messina to Catania?

The latest bus trip departing from Messina for Catania starts at 8:30 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 Messina Catania route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Messina and Catania?

You can check all the direct connections between Messina and Catania 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, Itabus and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Messina to Catania 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 Messina Catania 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 Messina Catania 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 Messina to Catania on your planned travel date.

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

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

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

Premium Economy

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

More bus routes to Messina and to Catania

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Messina and to Catania. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!