The cheapest and fastest buses from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$11
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 16 m
Buses per day
28
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 28 buses that leave Catania Fontanarossa Airport for Messina Centrale on Thu, Apr 02, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 91 km distance in an average of 1 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 10 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 1 h 25 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:00 AM1h10Catania Fontanarossa Airport9:10 AMMessina Centrale$81One-way0 transfers
9:40 AM1h10Catania Fontanarossa Airport10:50 AMMessina Centrale$111One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM1h10Catania Fontanarossa Airport9:10 AMMessina Centrale$111One-way0 transfers
600816:40 PM1h55Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)8:35 PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$111One-way0 transfers
24835:30 PM1h25Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)6:55 PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$111One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM1h10Catania Fontanarossa Airport9:10 AMMessina Centrale$81One-way0 transfers
9:40 AM1h10Catania Fontanarossa Airport10:50 AMMessina Centrale$111One-way0 transfers
8:00 AM1h10Catania Fontanarossa Airport9:10 AMMessina Centrale$111One-way0 transfers
24835:30 PM1h25Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)6:55 PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$111One-way0 transfers
AGG-1934:10 PM1h25Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto)5:35 PMMessina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale)$111One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 1h 51m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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$10 Average price Cheapest | $14 Average price |
2h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration 2h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:10AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 10:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:25AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 11:35AM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 01:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 02:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 03:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:55PM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 2h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 10:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator SAIS | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 12:35AM | Duration 1h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Live departures
Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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adeguamento 4 | 6:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h55 | 8:35 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2481 | 7:00 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h25 | 8:25 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8916 | 7:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h55 | 9:35 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
aggiunta 21 | 8:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h55 | 10:05 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
aggiunta 22 | 8:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h55 | 10:35 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-188 | 9:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h25 | 10:35 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-147 | 9:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h55 | 11:35 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
aggiunta 29 | 10:10 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h55 | 12:05 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8914 | 10:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h55 | 12:35 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8918 | 11:40 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h55 | 1:35 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2482 | 12:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h25 | 1:35 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
aggiunta 31 | 12:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h55 | 2:35 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-191 | 1:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h25 | 2:35 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
aggiunta 32 | 1:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h55 | 3:35 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGG-193 | 2:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h25 | 3:35 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8921 | 2:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h05 | 4:35 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8912 | 3:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h55 | 5:05 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2483 | 3:30 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h25 | 4:55 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
AGGIUNTA 36 | 4:00 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 2h05 | 6:05 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
60081 | 4:40 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h55 | 6:35 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8911 | 5:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h55 | 7:05 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8920 | 6:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h55 | 8:05 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
8925 | 7:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h55 | 9:05 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
2485 | 9:10 PM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h25 | 10:35 PM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
AGGIUNTA 20 | 4:55 AM Catania, Via Fontanarossa (Aeroporto) | 1h55 | 6:50 AM Messina, Piazza Della Repubblica (Stazione Centrale) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale
Buses from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale run on average 29 times per day, taking around 1h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:15, the last at 20:50. The fastest bus covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 1h 39m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 29 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 39m |
First bus 7:15 AM |
Last bus 8:50 PM |
Bus providers: Sais Regional, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Interbus S.p.A., Grupo Interbus, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina CentraleYou can travel by bus between Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale with Sais Regional, FlixBus, Itabus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, Interbus S.p.A., Grupo Interbus, Azienda Siciliana Trasporti for as low as $7 (€6). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Infobus
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Azienda Siciliana Trasporti
FAQs: Bus from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Catania Fontanarossa Airport to Messina Centrale by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Messina Centrale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Sais Regional
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Designated seating areas.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Itabus
- Assistance
- Dedicated seating areas
- Accessible restrooms.
- Sais Regional
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- Itabus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- Sais Regional
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Itabus
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- Sais Regional
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Itabus
- 5€ per additional bag.
- Sais Regional
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
- Itabus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
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