Coach Catania to Messina from £5

Which bus from Catania to Messina is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Catania to Messina. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Sais Autolinee, Itabus or FlixBus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£6

tomorrow

£6

Thursday

£6

Friday

£7

Saturday

£6

Sunday

£6

Monday

£6

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 35m	18:30	Catania	Central Bus Station	20:05	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 03/02/2026 18:30:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 03/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 25m	09:25	Catania	Central Bus Station	10:50	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 03/02/2026 09:25:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 03/02/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Sais Autolinee	1h 29m	08:00	Catania	Central Bus Station	09:29	Messina	Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop	Basic	£7	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 03/02/2026 08:00:00 to Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 03/02/2026 09:29:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 29m
Sais Autolinee	1h 29m	09:00	Catania	Central Bus Station	10:29	Messina	Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop	Basic	£7	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 03/02/2026 09:00:00 to Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 03/02/2026 10:29:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 29m
Itabus	1h 19m	20:15	Catania	Central Bus Station	21:34	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	£7	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 03/02/2026 20:15:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 03/02/2026 21:34:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 15m	21:30	Catania	Central Bus Station	22:45	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 04/02/2026 21:30:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 04/02/2026 22:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
Sais Autolinee	1h 35m	05:40	Catania	Central Bus Station	07:15	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£7	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 04/02/2026 05:40:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 04/02/2026 07:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Sais Autolinee	1h 35m	06:00	Catania	Central Bus Station	07:35	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£7	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 04/02/2026 06:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 04/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 25m	09:25	Catania	Central Bus Station	10:50	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 04/02/2026 09:25:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 04/02/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Itabus	1h 19m	20:15	Catania	Central Bus Station	21:34	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£10	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 04/02/2026 20:15:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 04/02/2026 21:34:00. 50 Basic ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 35m	18:30	Catania	Central Bus Station	20:05	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 05/02/2026 18:30:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 20m	08:40	Catania	Central Bus Station	10:00	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 05/02/2026 08:40:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Sais Autolinee	1h 29m	05:40	Catania	Central Bus Station	07:09	Messina	Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop	Basic	£7	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 05/02/2026 05:40:00 to Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/02/2026 07:09:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 29m
Sais Autolinee	1h 29m	06:00	Catania	Central Bus Station	07:29	Messina	Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop	Basic	£7	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 05/02/2026 06:00:00 to Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/02/2026 07:29:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 29m
Itabus	1h 19m	20:15	Catania	Central Bus Station	21:34	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	£7	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 05/02/2026 20:15:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 05/02/2026 21:34:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sais Autolinee	1h 35m	05:40	Catania	Central Bus Station	07:15	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£7	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 06/02/2026 05:40:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 06/02/2026 07:15:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Sais Autolinee	1h 35m	06:00	Catania	Central Bus Station	07:35	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£7	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 06/02/2026 06:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 06/02/2026 07:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Itabus	1h 19m	20:15	Catania	Central Bus Station	21:34	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	£7	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 06/02/2026 20:15:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 06/02/2026 21:34:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m
Itabus	1h 39m	22:10	Catania	Central Bus Station	23:49	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	£7	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 06/02/2026 22:10:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 06/02/2026 23:49:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 39m
FlixBus	1h 20m	08:40	Catania	Central Bus Station	10:00	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£7	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 06/02/2026 08:40:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 06/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 20m	08:40	Catania	Central Bus Station	10:00	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 07/02/2026 08:40:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
FlixBus	1h 25m	09:25	Catania	Central Bus Station	10:50	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 07/02/2026 09:25:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/02/2026 10:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Sais Autolinee	1h 35m	07:15	Catania	Central Bus Station	08:50	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£7	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 07/02/2026 07:15:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/02/2026 08:50:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Sais Autolinee	1h 35m	08:00	Catania	Central Bus Station	09:35	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£7	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 07/02/2026 08:00:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/02/2026 09:35:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Itabus	1h 19m	20:15	Catania	Central Bus Station	21:34	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	£9	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 07/02/2026 20:15:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 07/02/2026 21:34:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 35m	18:30	Catania	Central Bus Station	20:05	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 08/02/2026 18:30:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 20m	08:40	Catania	Central Bus Station	10:00	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 08/02/2026 08:40:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Sais Autolinee	1h 46m	06:58	Catania	San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop	08:44	Messina	Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop	Basic	£7	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop, Catania (Italy) at 08/02/2026 06:58:00 to Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/02/2026 08:44:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 46m
Sais Autolinee	1h 46m	09:43	Catania	San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop	11:29	Messina	Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop	Basic	£7	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from San Giovanni La Rena Est Bus Stop, Catania (Italy) at 08/02/2026 09:43:00 to Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/02/2026 11:29:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 46m
Itabus	1h 19m	20:15	Catania	Central Bus Station	21:34	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Basic	£8	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 08/02/2026 20:15:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 08/02/2026 21:34:00. 50 Basic ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	1h 35m	18:30	Catania	Central Bus Station	20:05	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 09/02/2026 18:30:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 09/02/2026 20:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
FlixBus	1h 20m	08:40	Catania	Central Bus Station	10:00	Messina	Piazza della Repubblica	Economy	£6	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 09/02/2026 08:40:00 to Piazza della Repubblica, Messina (Italy) arriving at 09/02/2026 10:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 20m
Sais Autolinee	1h 29m	05:40	Catania	Central Bus Station	07:09	Messina	Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop	Basic	£7	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 09/02/2026 05:40:00 to Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 09/02/2026 07:09:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 29m
Sais Autolinee	1h 29m	06:00	Catania	Central Bus Station	07:29	Messina	Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop	Basic	£7	A Bus from Sais Autolinee goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 09/02/2026 06:00:00 to Via Taormina - Policlinico Bus Stop, Messina (Italy) arriving at 09/02/2026 07:29:00. 50 Basic ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 29m
Itabus	1h 19m	20:15	Catania	Central Bus Station	21:34	Messina	Central Station	Premium Economy	£7	A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Catania (Italy) at 09/02/2026 20:15:00 to Central Station, Messina (Italy) arriving at 09/02/2026 21:34:00. 50 Premium Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 19m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Catania to Messina is £5 on 02/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Catania and Messina?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Catania to Messina. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 1949 daily coaches from Catania to Messina. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1054 daily coaches between Catania and Messina.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 4526 coaches from Catania to Messina, while Night sees the fewest connections between Catania and Messina, with 200 offers.

All facts for Catania to Messina bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Sais Autolinee, Itabus and FlixBus that travel daily 1605 times by bus from Catania to Messina in one click. Book your Catania to Messina bus ticket starting from £5!

Cheapest Bus	£5
Fastest Bus	1h 10m
Earliest Coach	08:00
Latest Coach	22:10
Daily Bus Connections	1605 Ø
Distance	86.8 km
Coach Companies	Sais Autolinee, Itabus and FlixBus

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Catania to Messina?

Every day, 1605 buses from 3 coach companies leave Catania for Messina. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 03/02/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 02/02

Tuesday 03/02

£5

Wednesday 04/02

£7

Thursday 05/02

£6

Friday 06/02

£7

Saturday 07/02

£6

Sunday 08/02

£7

Monday 09/02

£6

Tuesday 10/02

£7

Wednesday 11/02

£7

Thursday 12/02

£7

Friday 13/02

£7

Saturday 14/02

£8

Sunday 15/02

£8

Monday 16/02

£6

Tuesday 17/02

£7

Wednesday 18/02

£6

Thursday 19/02

£7

Friday 20/02

£8

Saturday 21/02

£6

Sunday 22/02

£7

Monday 23/02

£6

Tuesday 24/02

£7

Wednesday 25/02

£7

Thursday 26/02

£7

Friday 27/02

£8

Saturday 28/02

£8

Sunday 01/03

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 £5, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Catania to Messina. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £7.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Catania to Messina, with £5. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £6.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Catania to Messina are also emptier.

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All bus stations and stops in Catania and Messina

Here is a map with all coach stations in Catania and Messina. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Catania Zona Industriale Strada 18 Coach 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

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

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.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Catania to Messina

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Catania to Messina. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Catania to Messina bus

How much does a Catania Messina coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Catania Messina bus trip is available from £5 and takes 1h 35m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £5 to £15. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Messina.

How many connections are available for the Catania Messina route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Catania to Messina is offered by roughly 1605 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Messina from Catania take?

The quickest coach from Catania to Messina is provided by Sais Autolinee and takes 1h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £9. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Catania to Messina?

The earliest bus to Messina departs from Catania at 08:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Catania to Messina?

The latest bus to Messina departs from Catania at 22:10. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Catania Messina route?

Passengers looking to travel from Catania to Messina can travel with Sais Autolinee, Itabus and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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, Itabus and FlixBus.

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

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 bus for the Catania Messina bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Catania to Messina?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 1605 daily trips between Catania and Messina. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Catania to Messina?

Prices and availability for 1605 trips between Catania and Messina change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

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 Catania and to Messina

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