The distance between Catania and Messina is around 92km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Catania to Messina by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica.
Sais Regional
+ 3 othersTake the train to Messina Centrale.
Take a taxi to Messina.
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+ 3 othersThere are several options for getting from Catania to Messina by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Catania and Messina is around 92km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 87km (54 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Catania and Messina by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Catania to Messina is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Catania and Messina, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Catania and Messina. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Catania and Messina with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 50m.
Trenitalia run train services between Catania and Messina. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Catania and Messina. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Catania and Messina with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 1h 35m.
Sais Regional, FlixBus, SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro and Autokar Polska run regular bus services between Catania and Messina. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Catania to Messina. We recommend that you take the bus to Messina Piazza della Repubblica. instead which will take 1h 35m.
The closest major airport to Messina is Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) (CTA) which is approximately 91km (57 miles) from Messina. Lamezia Terme International Airport (SUF) (SUF) and Comiso Airport (CIY) (CIY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Catania and Messina. The distance is around 97km (60 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Catania to Messina is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €10 ($10).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 1h 35m | €10($10) | hourly | 92km (57 miles) |
Train | 1h 50m | €9($9) | hourly | 97km (61 miles) |
Taxi | 1h 5m | €150($150) | on demand | 97km (60 miles) |
Drive | 1h 5m | €15($15) | on demand | 97km (60 miles) |
Sais Regional
SAIS trasporti S.p.A. - Autolinee Giamporcaro
Autokar Polska
The following major airports near Messina offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Italy and internationally.